Scenic Artist Painter

KadaN Productions Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KadaN Productions Inc. seeks over hire Scenic Painters to work as needed on various projects at our Secaucus, NJ shop. The team performs scenic and faux finishes, layout, priming, painting, texturing and related tasks with gravity feed spray systems.

Candidates should read elevations and work with color palettes and renderings. Responsibilities include base, primary and finish painting of scenery pieces, plus touch-ups and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of undertaking the requirements of the position including lifting, bending, stretching and reaching for long periods of time.
• Able to work at height on ladders and access platforms.
• Ability to read and understand paint elevations.
• Ability to create paint kits to send on site with projects.
• Base, primary, and finish painting of all hard pieces of scenery.
• Color Matching using pantone system.
• Mix color based on designer renderings and color-matching based on existing pieces.
• Touch-up and maintenance of all completed projects.
• Interpret Design Renderings.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Work - Keeping shop clean. If not currently assigned a task, cleaning and putting tools away.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Scenic Charge or the PM
• Hourly Position with possibility of overtime when necessary. $22 - $32 per hour

Skills

Lifting & bending

Height work

Paint elevations

Paint kits

Scenery painting

Color matching

Color mixing

Touch-up

Render interpretation

Time management

Job description

Scenic Painter

Special Event Fabrication company seeks over hire Scenic Painters to work as needed on various projects. Secaucus NJ based shop fully equipped. Scenic Painters should be well versed in scenic and faux finishes, laying out, priming, painting, texturing, detailing, and gravity feed spray systems, as well as ability to use basic carpentry tools.

Essential - Required Skills

• Physically capable of undertaking the requirements of the position including lifting, bending, stretching and reaching for long periods of time
• Able to work at height on ladders and access platforms
• Ability to read and understand paint elevations
• Ability to create paint kits to send on site with projects
• Base, primary, and finish painting of all hard pieces of scenery
• Color Matching using pantone system
• Mix color based on designer renderings and color-matching based on existing pieces
• Touch-up and maintenance of all completed projects
• Interpret Design Renderings
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy workshop environment

GENERAL SHOP DUTIES

• Support Work - Keeping shop clean. If not currently assigned a task, cleaning and putting tools away.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Scenic Charge or the PM
• Hourly Position with possibility of overtime when necessary. $22 - $32 per hour

Company Description

Founded in 1993, Kadan Productions is a full-service production company that specializes in fashion shows and events. We cater to a wide range of clients and work to create the best experience possible in the events industry.

KadaN's facilities include a design/production office adjacent to a 80,000 square foot shop. Our facility is fully equipped for woodworking and cabinetry, metal working, upholstering, and scenic painting/faux finish paint treatments. Our facility also houses an extensive rental stock for your event needs.

• Be sure your resume file is named with your last name and first name.
• Your resume (not including a portfolio) should be TWO pages or less. More than 2 page will not be looked at.