Encore - Lanham, MD
posted 16 days ago
Lanham, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
Scenic artist is responsible for accurately executing custom designs and detailing on scenic elements to projects. Working closely with the fabrication manager, paint supervisor, production manager, and the design-creative team in the layout, painting, texturing, sculpting, and detailing of all hard scenic elements of a project. This position reports to Manager - Fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Interpret design renderings and callouts.
- Finishes, lacquers, tints, wash, spray finishing, brush, etc.
- Custom mix and match paint.
- Prime, finish coat, and seal all hard scenic pieces.
- Sculpt and carve.
- Touch up, rework, and maintenance on completed projects.
- Create pounces patterns and stencils.
- Attend show site installations as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3 + years' experience in scenic artistry, finish painting, and carving or equivalent experience.
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required.
- Knowledge and proficiency with scenic or faux painting techniques and basic carving.
- Ability to read and interpret working drawings and renderings.
- Ability to follow directions with scheduled hours.
- Ability to work both in a collaborative team environment and work independently as the project dictates.
- Communicate verbally, through computers, apps, and relevant software.
- Meet tight timelines and strict deadlines.
