Senior Scenic Painter - Overhire (Onsite)

Scenic Guild; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Retirement

Transit

Vacation PTO

Holiday PTO

Job summary

Mind the Gap Inc., a NYC area scenery provider, seeks a Scenic Artist Overhire. The role focuses on interpreting renderings, creating paint processes, and supervising the Paint staff to meet project timelines.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in commercial scenic fabrication, expert paint techniques, and strong communication. On-site hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am–4:30pm, with flexibility as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a commercial scenic fabrication shop.
• Ability to read renderings and paint specifications.
• Ability to handle scenery up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of independent work and meeting deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of scenic paint standards and theatrical applications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret renderings and assess scenic needs for shop.
• Create and document paint processes; prep and track orders and formulas.
• Consult with Production to determine feasibility with staff and timelines.
• Consult with Shop Foreman to ensure workflow timelines are met.
• Supervise Paint Staff and assigned workers.
• Monitor progress and flag conflicts to directors.
• Update project paperwork in process.
• Prep surfaces for durability and aesthetics (filling holes, sanding, priming, coating foam).
• Create textures and age/distress scenic pieces.
• Touch up stock scenery damaged in rehearsal or performance.
• Coordinate with Shop Foreman on completed elements teched/packed.
• Prepare on-site kits and maintain paint stock.

Skills

Scenic fabrication

Renderings reading

50 lbs handling

Deadline driven

Scenic paint techniques

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Mind the Gap Inc., a NYC area scenery provider, seeks a Scenic Artist Overhire. The role focuses on interpreting renderings, creating paint processes, and supervising the Paint staff to meet project timelines.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in commercial scenic fabrication, expert paint techniques, and strong communication. On-site hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am–4:30pm, with flexibility as projects demand.