Lead Scenic Artist - Sculpture

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.

With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

The Lead Scenic Artist collaborates with a diverse team of artists and craftspeople to produce high‑finish, one‑of‑a‑kind scenic elements for concert touring, permanent installations, and other specialized markets. Working closely with the Scenic Artistic Director, they help translate client design packets into refined scenic treatments and repeatable processes. They also partner with the Scenic Operations Supervisor to ensure project teams are appropriately staffed with the right mix of skills and experience.

Throughout each project, the Lead Scenic Artist is responsible for maintaining continuity of finish and upholding the client’s creative vision. They onboard new team members into project‑specific techniques, coach artists through complex or unfamiliar processes, and actively contribute to problem‑solving as challenges arise. The role requires confidence in both two‑and‑three‑dimensional mediums, with subject‑matter expertise in at least one. The Lead Scenic Artist uses this deep technical knowledge to guide project execution and mentor the broader scenic team.

Their versatility across multiple mediums enables them to support fellow leads and contribute to the holistic growth of the department.

• Lead a diverse group of individuals with varying skills to completion of project goals by supporting team collaboration and cooperation. These teams can be made up of both TAIT employees and subcontractors.
• Organize and manage project workflow to ensure team members understand their duties and delegated tasks. Coordinating with Operations Supervisor if team members need additional guidance.
• Assist with the development of team member skills and weigh in on team member assignments to support project teams having the appropriate skill set or guidance to meet specific painting or sculpting goals.
• Assist with job estimation and consult with project development/design to help create the framework of a project.
• Prioritize daily tasks to best meet project goals and support needs of other team members within the department and departments downstream of scenic.
• Attend development meetings when needed to present/discuss the aesthetic complexities of a project.
• Interpret design packets-which can range from a collection of reference images to detailed elevations with color callouts.
• Design and drive a process (paint, sculpt, etc.) working from client references and project parameters to create a prototype or sample.
• Interact with client design teams to refine understanding of their needs and present prototypes and/or progress reports.
• Maintain effective and timely interdepartmental communication on project status; coordinate with others on elements passing through multiple departments.
• Manage materials and supplies for project.
• Document processes for posterity (e.g. color pallets, techniques used).
• Ensure GHS compliance by reading and following SDS and deploying appropriate labeling on containers.
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