Scenic Artist

Nassal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Growth and certification opportunities

Collaborative, safety-focused work env

Exposure to themed and structural fab

Job summary

The Nassal Company is seeking a skilled Scenic Artist to prepare, paint, texture, and finish themed environments for Nassal's projects. The role requires advanced artistic and technical abilities to independently execute complex finishes while meeting safety and production schedules.

You'll interpret design intent, produce finish samples, and collaborate with sculptors, carpenters, welders, and project managers to ensure high-quality finishes across immersive environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of professional scenic painting experience.
• Experience in themed entertainment or related environments preferred.
• Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment and coatings.
• Ability to read design drawings and color boards.
• Commitment to safety and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations, PPE, and shop procedures.
• Prepare surfaces with sanding, priming, and texturing.
• Apply paints and finishes using brushes, rollers, HVLP, and airbrush.
• Execute faux finishing: woodgrain, stone, patinas, aging, weathering.
• Read color boards, drawings, elevations; create finish samples.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality and schedule.

Skills

Scenic painting

HVLP spray

Color matching

Reading drawings

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mentorship

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Water-based coatings

Urethane coatings

Job description

The Scenic Artist is responsible for preparing, painting, texturing, and finishing scenic and fabricated elements for themed entertainment, immersive experiences, architectural environments, attractions, and custom fabrication projects.

This position requires advanced artistic and technical abilities, a strong understanding of scenic painting techniques, and the ability to independently execute complex finishes while maintaining quality, safety, and production schedules.

Scenic Artists are highly skilled team members capable of interpreting design intent, producing finish samples, and executing detailed scenic treatments with minimal supervision while supporting the creative vision of Nassal's themed entertainment projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and shop procedures.
• Prepare scenic surfaces through sanding, filling, masking, priming, texturing, and finishing techniques.
• Apply paints, coatings, stains, and specialty finishes using brushes, rollers, HVLP spray equipment, and airbrushes.
• Execute advanced faux-finishing techniques including woodgrain, stone, metal, marble, patinas, aging, weathering, distressing, gradients, and custom decorative finishes.
• Read and interpret color boards, finish samples, design drawings, elevations, and client reference materials.
• Create finish samples and mockups for review by project teams, foremen, designers, and clients.
• Mix paints and coatings to achieve exact colors, textures, and finish requirements.
• Produce high-quality scenic finishes while maintaining schedule commitments and quality expectations.
• Inspect completed work for consistency, durability, appearance, and compliance with design intent.
• Collaborate with sculptors, carpenters, welders, production teams, foremen, and project managers to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain paint equipment, spray systems, tools, and work areas in proper working conditions.
• Provide mentorship and technical assistance to apprentices and junior scenic artists when needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Artistic Expertise: Demonstrates advanced scenic painting and decorative finishing techniques.
• Color Matching: Produces accurate color and texture matches from samples, renderings, and design references.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication; strong reporting and listening skills.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing production priorities, schedules, and project demands.
• Problem Solving: Identifies finish challenges and develops creative solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains consistency in finishes, textures, color accuracy, and design execution.
• Dependability: Completes assignments with minimal supervision and maintains accountability.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively across departments to achieve project goals.
• Initiative: Demonstrates ownership and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safety Awareness: Maintains strict compliance with paint shop safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4–5 years of professional scenic painting experience required.
• Experience working in themed entertainment, scenic fabrication, theatrical scenery, museums, immersive environments, specialty finishes, or related industries preferred.
• Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment and water-based, solvent-based, and urethane coatings.
• Demonstrated expertise in faux-finishing techniques including woodgrain, stone, metal, patinas, marble, weathering, and specialty textures.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, color boards, finish schedules, and project specifications.
• Strong understanding of scenic materials, coatings, application methods, and finishing techniques.
• Experience creating paint samples and mockups for approval.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work effectively under production deadlines.
• Formal training in scenic arts, fine arts, theatrical painting, or related fields is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and artistic growth.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fabrication environment with exposure to dust, noise, and odors.
• Regular use of PPE such as earplugs, safety glasses, and gloves is required.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends based on project schedules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, sand, mask, and move materials up to 30 lbs. as needed.
• Comfortable standing, bending, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to safely use tools and materials.
• Must maintain continuous awareness of hazards and enforce safety practices.

Why Join Nassal

At The Nassal Company, part of the PCL Family of Companies, every project combines artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our teams are at the heart of creating immersive environments and extraordinary experiences seen across the world.

We provide:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth and certification opportunities.
• A collaborative, safety-focused environment.
• Exposure to one-of-a-kind themed and structural fabrication projects.

Build your craft. Build your career. Build experiences that last — with Nassal.