Scenic Painter & Finishes Specialist for Live Events

Event-Services-Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Event-Services-Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Painter to join our in-house fabrication team. You will finish custom scenic elements, exhibit structures, and props using a range of finishes and application methods to meet tight production schedules.

You will evaluate each piece and determine the best finishing approach, selecting primers, paints, lacquers, and topcoats while balancing appearance, durability, and cost. Occasional on-site touch-ups and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional painting and finishing experience in scenic or exhibit fabrication.
• Experience finishing furniture, millwork, props, and custom substrates.
• Ability to evaluate a fabricated piece and determine coating system and application method.
• Experience with latex, oil-based paint, lacquer, enamel, epoxy, and specialty finishes.
• Strong color-matching skills using Pantone references and samples.
• Ability to read build drawings, finish schedules, and client specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substrates for finishing including sanding, priming, and masking.
• Determine finishing process (spray, roll, brush) per piece.
• Apply finishes using HVLP/airless sprayers, rollers, brushes, or hand-painting.
• Match colors using Pantone references and samples.
• Inspect finished work for consistency, sheen, and adhesion.
• Train teammates in finishing techniques and standards.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and safety.
• Travel to event venues for touch-ups when required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Color matching

Problem-solving

Team training

Quality craftsmanship

Tools

HVLP sprayers

Airless sprayers

Rollers

Brushes

Hand-painting

Job description

Event-Services-Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Painter to join our in-house fabrication team. You will finish custom scenic elements, exhibit structures, and props using a range of finishes and application methods to meet tight production schedules.

You will evaluate each piece and determine the best finishing approach, selecting primers, paints, lacquers, and topcoats while balancing appearance, durability, and cost. Occasional on-site touch-ups and travel may be required.