Seasonal Scenic Carpenter & Painter

Loyola Marymount University; Town of Lewisboro (NY); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 45 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA invites applications for a temporary Scenic Carpenter/Painter to support theatre productions in our spaces. The role focuses on constructing and painting scenic elements, following drafting drawings, and ensuring safe, on-budget deliveries.

The position requires hands-on carpentry, painting skills, and the ability to guide student assistants during construction and painting tasks.

Qualifications

• Typically a High School diploma. Bachelor degree in Theatre.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in scenic construction, painting, and planning
• Advanced skills in carpentry, using various tools, and excellent organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Read scenic drafting/drawing to construct scenery for theatre productions.
• Operate power tools including table saw, band saw, mitre saw, drill press, and sander.
• Operate hand tools such as drills, hammers, mallets, and screwdrivers.
• Organize the process of constructing the scenic elements and installing them.
• Execute theatrical scenic painting techniques (wood graining, multi-color speckling, stonework, faux treatments).
• Instruct students assisting in construction/painting of set pieces.
• Work during strike to disassemble the set.
• Interface with other technical departments to plan productions on timeline and budget.
• Collaborate with production members to ensure safety and aesthetic goals.

Connaissances

scenic construction

scenic painting

planning

carpentry

organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Theatre

High School diploma

Outils

Table saw

Band saw

Mitre saw

Drill press

Sander

Description du poste

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA invites applications for a temporary Scenic Carpenter/Painter to support theatre productions in our spaces. The role focuses on constructing and painting scenic elements, following drafting drawings, and ensuring safe, on-budget deliveries.

The position requires hands-on carpentry, painting skills, and the ability to guide student assistants during construction and painting tasks.