Scenic Charge Artist

• Job Title: Scenic Charge Artist

• Reporting Relationship: Reports to Technical Director

• Supervises: Paint Crew (if any)

• Job Time & Classification: Regular Full-Time Exempt

• Typical Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm; Monday-Friday; Some nights and weekends depending on tech rehearsals.

• Compensation: $42,000 – $45,000/yr +benefits (health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, life insurance)

General Functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the application of all painted and textural finishes on all scenic units and drops.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of paint sprayers (pneumatic, airless, hand pump) and their maintenance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in various painting methods and materials needed to paint drops, stencil making, and faux finishes

During the PlanningPeriod:

• Study the designs (rendering or model) and the paint elevations in conference with the Designer.
• Determine the methods of painting to be used in consultation with the Designer.
• Create sample boards with the painting techniques discussed; check the results with the Designer before beginning painting.
• Estimate and order needed paint materials and equipment.
• Prepare a schedule and sequence of tasks, in consultation with the Designer and Technical Director to determine the distribution of space and time needed.

During the Work Period:

• Create all required artistic paintings.
• Supervise the work of the paint crew. Before beginning the project, outline the work schedule and scenic requirements with the crew; train them in the painting technique(s) to be used.
• Supervise and coordinate the use of any offsite painting locations.
• Prepare and label all paint supplies consistently as needed on a daily basis.
• Clean all equipment and the paint shop thoroughly following each work session. Return materials to the assigned place; save all paint that can be used again; cover all paint and glue containers.
• Coordinate the paint schedule with the scenery construction schedule in consultation with the TD and Production Manager.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Production Manager, Jamie Hohendorf-Parnell at jamiep@azbroadway.org

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