Scenic Artist

TAIT; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT seeks a Scenic Artist I to create high finish, one‑of‑a‑kind 2D/3D elements for touring and themed environments. You’ll translate client designs from production and design teams into art pieces, temporary or permanent, collaborating closely with other artists to ensure on‑time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring foundational painting/sculpting skills, color theory knowledge, and the ability to read elevations and technical drawings. Willingness to learn and grow is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree, or 2 years’ experience in scenic art, sculpture, props, or related arts field.
• Ladder and scissor lift training certification required, will train as needed.
• Foundational knowledge in traditional paint and sculpting techniques.
• Understanding of color theory and color mixing.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read elevations and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create high finish, one-of-a-kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements for touring, theme parks, and other markets.
• Interpret design packets with guidance from the lead artist.
• Assist with prototyping new processes and materials.
• Ensure consistent treatment across large scenic elements by adapting styles as needed.
• Maintain clear interdepartmental communication and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Scenic art

Sculpture

Props

Color theory

Technical drawings reading

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree

Tools

Ladder and scissor lift training

Hand and power tools

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to support a variety of markets such as touring and theme parks. They take the clients’ designs and ideas provided by the production and design teams to create art pieces. These pieces could be temporary or permanent installation items. They will work closely with other artists to help ensure successful completion of projects. They are open and willing to learn new skills and techniques to increase their knowledge.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of artists disciplines/tools to create custom paint treatments, sculptures, graphic applications, ect.
• Interpret design packets which can range from a collection of reference images to detailed elevations with color callouts, with direction/guidance from the lead artist
• Assist with prototyping new processes and materials
• Ability to adapt your hand/style to other artists work, to maintain consistent treatment across large scenic elements.
• Communicate processes to a larger team, with a variety of skill levels, in a clear and repeatable way
• Maintain awareness of deadlines; raise concerns and/or suggest adjustments if deadlines in jeopardy
• Support quality control of elements by flagging areas not meeting designed finish and addressing appropriately through rework or bringing to the attention of the lead artist
• Maintain effective and timely interdepartmental communication on project status; coordinate with others on elements passing through multiple departments
• Ensure GHS compliancy by reading and following SDS and deploying appropriate labeling on containers
• Perform tasks to company standards to efficiently and effectively meet department goals
• Take initiative to improve methodology and find solutions to boost productivity
• Communicate with management
• Manage priorities as they change throughout a shift
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment
• Accurately capture all labor hours in Epicor
• Ensure TAIT’s 5 standards of care are coordinated into all daily activities: Safety, Quality, Team, Schedule, and Cost
• Take ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required. Engage in training/development programs to enhance skills
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in scenic art, sculpture, props, or related arts field
• Ladder and scissor lift training certification required, will train as needed
• Foundational knowledge and experience in traditional paint and sculpting techniques
• Primary knowledge of color theory and color mixing
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and understand elevations and technical drawings

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.