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PAY

This position is paid a rate of $25/hour on a W-2

BENEFITS

• Paid time off
• Safety-conscious, employee experience focused employer
• Complimentary tickets to select productions

PURPOSE

Philadelphia Scenic Works is in search of a Lead Scenic Artist to support PSW’s Technical Director on project bids and executions. The Lead Scenic Artist will be responsible for paint crew management, acquiring materials, and assisting with project bids.

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Lead Scenic Artist (LSA) reports to the Technical Director, and oversees any painter or sculptors working for PSW either in the shop or on site at a venue. The LSA is expected to be able to read design draftings provided by the client and provide the Technical Director with estimated quantities of paint and labor necessary for the project for the Technical Director to use in a cost out. The LSA is expected to understand paint elevations and design draftings, create a plan for implementation, and lead any painters or sculptors in the execution of those designs.

Essential Functions

• Staff management
• Open and Closing of Physical shop space
• Cost outs for paint and hours needed per project
• Be able to lift and carry at least 30 - 50lbs.
• Prolonged standing, frequent bending and stooping
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Occasional work from height
• Materials acquisition
• Supervise paint crew on external job sites
• Travel up to 60 miles
• Materials pricing
• Frequently requires hours on nights and weekends

Minimum Experience

• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in scenic painting for live events or film, ideally at the regional level or higher.

Minimum Tangible Skills

• Working knowledge of:
  • Paint costs
  • Scenic painting techniques
  • Hours estimation
  • Vectorworks
• Must be able to read and interpret build and design draftings
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team, and lead a crew
• Knowledge of painting techniques as it relates to meeting client needs both creatively and budgetary

Preferred Qualifications (These are not required we encourage applicants with the minimum skills above to apply)

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant or related field.*
  *Acceptable equivalent experience and training includes 4 years of work in related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with providing costs and hour estimates to clients and organizations