Senior Scenic Artist & Team Lead for Touring Masterpieces

TAIT; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Lead Scenic Artist in Lititz, PA to translate client design packets into refined scenic treatments for concert tours, installations, and specialty markets. You will mentor the scenic team, guide methods for painting, sculpting, and finishing, and ensure the creative vision is realized across projects.

Requirements include a BA or BA degree (or 7+ years in scenic art), ladder and scissor lift certification, and strong color theory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or BA, or 7+ years in scenic art/sculpture/props.
• Ladder and scissor lift certification; training available.
• Strong foundation in color theory and painting/sculpting techniques.
• Ability to read elevations and technical drawings.
• Experience with traditional painting, sculpture, and scenics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team to complete project goals and foster collaboration.
• Organize and manage project workflow, guiding team members as needed.
• Assist with skill development and task assignment for the team.
• Assist with job estimation and collaborate with design teams.
• Present prototypes and progress to client design teams.
• Maintain safety, quality, and department-wide standards.
• Document processes and color palettes for future reference.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Reading elevations

Color theory

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts

Tools

Epicor

Slack

Box

3D modeling software

MS Office

Adobe

Excel

Job description

TAIT is seeking a Lead Scenic Artist in Lititz, PA to translate client design packets into refined scenic treatments for concert tours, installations, and specialty markets. You will mentor the scenic team, guide methods for painting, sculpting, and finishing, and ensure the creative vision is realized across projects.

Requirements include a BA or BA degree (or 7+ years in scenic art), ladder and scissor lift certification, and strong color theory knowledge.