Scenic Artist - Music Theatre Wichita Posted

Overview

Reports to: Charge Artist, Production Manager

Job Type: Seasonal, Salaried

The scenic artist is responsible for working with the Scenic Designer / Coordinator and the Scenic Charge in the laying out, priming, painting, texturing, sculpting, detailing, etc. of all hard scenic items and backdrops. Mix color based on designer renderings and color-matching based on existing pieces. Creation of pounces and stencils. Base, primary, and finish painting of all hard pieces of scenery.

Sculpting and carving of organic foam shapes. Laying out and painting of backdrops either upright on a paint frame or painted flat on a stage. Assist the props or crafts department on specialty paint projects as requested. Touch-up and maintenance of all completed projects. Assist in organization and maintenance of work spaces and tools. Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Ability to work within a group.

Any additional tasks as requested by the Scenic Charge or the PM.

• Minimum three years’ experience in theatrical scenic painting or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of painting techniques.
• Ability to be fitted with a respirator.
• Prior work on a paint frame is a positive, but not required.