Scenic Fabricator & Painter

Scenic Guild; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Life In Bloom is an event design and production company specializing in luxury weddings, galas, and high-end celebrations. We’re hiring a skilled scenic painter and light carpenter to join our production team, building backdrops, arches, bars, and other scenic elements, then installing them on-site at events.

You’ll work hands-on, bringing design concepts to life with craftsmanship and pride. The role requires 3–5 years of painting and light carpentry, with a strong finish and ability to lift 50

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional painting and light carpentry experience.
• Theater, scenic, or set-building experience strongly preferred.
• Comfort working from design drawings, reference images, or verbal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish.
• Ability to manage your time and work to event deadlines.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Bonus: valid driver’s license with a clean record and comfort driving a cargo van or truck.

Responsibilities

• Build, paint, and finish custom scenic pieces from design team specs, including backdrops, walls, bars, arches, and display elements.
• Execute scenic painting techniques such as faux finishes, textures, murals, and aging.
• Do light carpentry: cutting, assembling, and finishing wood and other materials.
• Travel to venues for load-in, set-up, and installation of scenic builds.
• Source and purchase materials and equipment for custom builds.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, with tools and materials in good order.
• Collaborate with designers and the production team to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Occasionally drive a company cargo van to transport builds and materials.

Job description

Life In Bloom

1850 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

$28 – $35 an hour

Part-time, Full-time

Job details

$28 – $35 an hour

Paid time off, Flexible schedule

Part-time, Full-time

Monday to Friday

1850 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Full job description

ABOUT US

Life In Bloom is an event design and production company creating luxury weddings, galas, and high-end celebrations. Our design team dreams up one‑of‑a‑kind environments, and our production team builds them. We’re growing, and custom scenic work is a big part of that growth.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a skilled scenic painter and light carpenter to join our production team. You’ll bring our designers’ concepts to life by building and painting custom backdrops, bars, installations, and other scenic elements, then helping install them on site at events. This is a hands‑on, creative role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and loves seeing their work come to life in a room full of guests.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build, paint, and finish custom scenic pieces from design team specs, including backdrops, walls, bars, arches, and display elements


• Execute scenic painting techniques such as faux finishes, textures, murals, and aging


• Do light carpentry: cutting, assembling, and finishing wood and other materials


• Travel to venues for load‑in, set‑up, and installation of scenic builds


• Source and purchase materials and equipment for custom builds


• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, with tools and materials in good order


• Collaborate with designers and the production team to solve problems and meet deadlines


• Occasionally drive a company cargo van to transport builds and materials

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of professional painting and light carpentry experience


• Theater, scenic, or set‑building experience strongly preferred


• Comfort working from design drawings, reference images, or verbal direction


• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish


• Ability to manage your time and work to event deadlines


• Able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and be on your feet for extended periods


• Reliable, team‑oriented, and calm under pressure


• Bonus: valid driver’s license with a clean record and comfort driving a cargo van or truck

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

• Pay: $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience


• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM


• Busy season (April–November): 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work as events require


• Off season (December–March): typically around 30 hours per week; off‑season hours vary with workload and are not guaranteed

Life In Bloom is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person