Scenic Charge Artist

Position Title: Scenic Charge Artist

Demonstrated scenic painting experience is required, Please prepare portfolio photos

Department: Production

Start date: February 24th, 2025

End date: July 18th, 2025 with possibility of extension for winter shows

On-Site housing available for duration of work

Position Summary

The Scenic Charge Artist is a key creative team member who will work closely with the scenic designer, technical director and scen shop supervisor to fully and successfully paint the scenery as designed for the production. This position is the main artist responsible for painting all scenic elements.

Essential Functions

Work with the Technical Director, designers, directors, and production management to maximize the artistic impact of financial resources. Evaluate designs, help create materials and labor estimates. Follow-up on applicable details or notes and communicate information to supervisors and staff as appropriate making suggestions and sharing ideas to solve problems, and facilitate changes.

Produce paint samples as needed and meet with the technical and design teams to go over all paint elevations and drawings.

Meet with the scenic designer, technical director, Scene shop supervisor, prop master, and prop shop supervisor to discuss paint process for the production.

Educate and supervise production painters during paint calls.

Uphold Tuacahn's production department policy and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Operate in a safe and professional manner at all times. Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude at all times

Additional assignments as required for all Tuacahn productions.

Qualifications

Knowledge and passion for live theater. Bachelor's degree in technical theatre preferred and a minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Scenic Artist in a professional dance, music and theatre company.

Diverse knowledge and skill in all aspects of theatrical painting and experience with a variety of faux finishes, cartooning, wood graining, color mixing, and related theory and practical skill.

Skills/Abilities

Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Demonstrated leadership skills, experience working with designers and a strong understanding of other areas of production

Ability to work in an efficient and time sensitive environment.

Ability to manage crews in multiple spaces.

Ability to work occasional weekends and nights is a must.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Salary : $25 - $35