JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Scenic Artist

EMPLOYER: Bungalow Scenic Studios, Inc

DEPARTMENT: Scenic

REPORTS TO: Scenic Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/08/2023

SUMMARY: Provide comprehensive scenic painting services across our spectrum of projects including, but not limited to, Major Theme Parks, Theater Sets, Corporate Staging, Conventions and other corporate events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers and prepares necessary information, tools and items needed to complete assigned painting task.
• Painting Faux Finishes such as wood graining, marbleizing, faux metal effects, aging, sponging, stippling and rag rolling.
• Field color Matching. Picks colors and mixes paint while using color matching for desired assignment.
• Creates, maintains and uses painting documentation. (Labeling all paints and materials to keep them organized and designated to specific projects.)
• Drawing, layout and painting of backdrops and murals with either brush or airbrush.
• Paint or airbrush of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional fields and props.
• Preps surface to be painted. Consists of cleaning, scraping, caulking, applying putty, sanding, patching, priming, and base painting (brush and roll) of surfaces.
• Cleans up paint area. Consists of picking up used tarps, rolling chords, removing tape, cleaning bushes, cleaning spills, resealing paint cans, and cleaning paint buckets. Then stores equipment/tools in designated storage area. This applies to both shop and on-site work stations.
• Stocking and organizing supplies in the scenic department when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry level samples of a variety of faux finishes will be asked to be executed here at the shop before being considered to hire.
• High School Degree or GED required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have a valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Most of the work is done in house in a shop environment, but some jobs require being on site to do touch up and tie in after installation.
• A flexible schedule is helpful. Work shifts are generally 30-40hr/week, but sometimes big projects require overtime, weekends and/ or night shift availability.

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person