Scenic Artist Sculptor Senior Level at Czarnowski Austell, GA

Czarnowski; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision benefits

401K matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

Czarnowski Collective seeks a Senior Scenic Artist / Sculptor to transform concepts into three-dimensional scenic elements for exhibits, events, and experiential activations. You’ll sculpt, carve, texture and finish with precision while collaborating with designers and fabrication teams.

You’ll lead projects from concept through final addition, mentor junior artists, maintain quality standards, and help drive a fast-paced production environment with safety and efficiency in mind.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional scenic art and sculpting experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced sculpting, carving, mold-making, texturing, painting, and scenic finishing capabilities.
• Expert understanding of anatomy, proportion, three-dimensional form and surface detailing.
• Experience with scenic fabrication tools, equipment, and a variety of artistic materials.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sculpt, carve, fabricate, paint and finish custom scenic elements for exhibits, events, trade shows, museums and experiential marketing projects.
• Interpret photographs, design renderings, concept artwork and technical drawings to create 3D forms.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, fabricators and other scenic team members to bring concepts to life within timelines and budgets.
• Track material usage and support efficient production practices to maximize quality, cost effectiveness and productivity.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Mentor and support junior artists by sharing advanced scenic art and sculpting techniques.
• Assist with inventory management, material organization, receiving deliveries and general scenic shop operations.

Skills

Scenic art

Sculpting

Carving

Texturing

Finishing

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

The Company

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations strategy design and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities generate brand enthusiasm and educate consumers. Its been over 75 years since we opened our doors but were still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We're wondering what if... anticipating whats next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number more than a job title more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers doers and were searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose

As a Senior Scenic Artist / Sculptor you’ll bring immersive environments themed experiences museum exhibits trade show displays and experiential activations to life through expert sculpting carving texturing and finishing techniques. You will transform concepts artwork and visual references into high-quality three-dimensional scenic elements that captivate audiences and exceed client expectations. This role is ideal for a seasoned artist with extensive scenic fabrication experience who enjoys blending creativity with craftsmanship. You’ll work closely with designers project managers and fabrication teams while taking ownership of projects from concept through final addition to creating exceptional work you’ll help maintain quality standards mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative fast-paced production environment.

The Job

• Sculpt carve fabricate paint and finish custom scenic elements for exhibits events trade shows museums and experiential marketing projects.


• Interpret photographs design renderings concept artwork and technical drawings to create realistic and stylized three-dimensional forms.


• Work with a wide variety of materials including EPS foam urethane foam clay fiberglass wood coatings and specialty finishing products.


• Collaborate with designers project managers fabricators and other scenic team members to bring creative concepts to life while meeting project timelines and budgets.


• Track material usage and support efficient production practices to maximize quality cost effectiveness and productivity.


• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment while complying with all company policies and safety procedures.


• Mentor and support junior artists by sharing advanced scenic art and sculpting techniques and best practices.


• Assist with inventory management material organization receiving deliveries and general scenic shop operations.

The Person

• Minimum of 10 years of professional scenic art and sculpting experience.


• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced sculpting carving mold-making texturing painting and scenic finishing capabilities.


• Expert understanding of anatomy proportion three-dimensional form and surface detailing.


• Experience working with scenic fabrication tools equipment and a variety of artistic materials.


• Strong problem-solving organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.


• Reliable detail-oriented safety-conscious and able to thrive in a fast-paced production setting.

What We Offer

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date


• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values

• We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people and in return for their contributions our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture: We celebrate creativity curiosity innovation and imagination.


• We are humble and respectful.


• We act with honesty and integrity.


• We empower and trust one another.


• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.


• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity equity and inclusion.


• We prioritize safe ethical and sustainable business practices.


• We foster a culture of meritocracy rewarding skills and abilities instead of influence.


• We always deliver.


• We dont take ourselves too seriously.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We dont just accept difference we honor nurture and celebrate it. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.