Charge Scenic Artistexpired
Arizona Theatre Company
United States, Arizona, Tuscon
Posted on: June 03, 2025
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Description:
Overview
The Charge Scenic Artist will define, plan, create, and execute the painting of all scenic elements. This role requires maintaining paint department communications, scheduling, budgeting, and collaboration within the Production department, the broader ATC organization, and external partners. The Charge Scenic Artist will supervise paint crew members and volunteers. Candidates from communities underrepresented in technical theatre are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with Scenic Designers to research, define, and implement all scenic paint needs
Research and create treatment/color samples
Coordinate the build schedule with the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director to complete finishing of scenery
Coordinate schedule with the Properties Master to complete painting and finishing of prop elements as needed
Complete all scenic paint work on time and within available resources
Coordinate and supervise paint staff, over-hire artists, and volunteers
Coordinate, supervise, and teach paint department interns
Attend technical and dress rehearsals to take notes and finish paint activities
Other duties as assigned
Maintenance and Administrative Duties
Maintain ATC tools, paint shop areas, and paint inventories
Coordinate purchasing of paint materials and tools
Maintain daily administrative needs in the paint department
Maintain the basic Temple stage finishes and paint requirements
Assist with other ATC special events or programs as assigned by the Production Manager
Competencies
Working knowledge of standard scenic art techniques including, but not limited to: paint mixing, sculpting, trompe l’oeil, drop painting, HVLP and airless sprayers
Ability to interpret and execute provided samples and renderings
Self-motivated, energetic, and an effective, efficient communicator
Attentive to detail, accountable, and deadline-oriented
Able to uphold a tone of collaboration, respect, optimism, and professionalism, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced setting
Qualifications
A college degree and/or equivalent professional experience required
Minimum of 2 years of regional theatre management and artistry
Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity
Eligibility to obtain a valid driver’s license
Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working at heights (personnel lifts, ladders, scaffolding)
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and kneel for long periods
Willingness to work long hours during tech week and occasional nights/weekends
Short Phoenix residencies may be required based on production schedules
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Arizona,
Tuscon
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