Scenic Painter & Light Carpenter — Flexible Schedule & PTO

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 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