Temporary Overhire Scenic Artist

The New School

New York City, US
$30.00ph
On-site
Theatrical painting techniques
Follow instructions
Work independently
The New School is seeking a Temporary Overhire Scenic Artist for its College of Performing Arts in New York City. This role involves assisting with scenic builds, painting, and maintaining a clean work environment, with work scheduled as needed in a dynamic, collaborative setting

Job Summary

  • The Scenic Department is responsible for the creation, alteration, and sourcing of all scenery for productions.
  • The Overhire Scenic Artist is delegated as needed to work on completion and finishing of scenic builds.
  • This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours, with opportunities scheduled on an as-needed basis.

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The New School is seeking a Temporary Overhire Scenic Artist for its College of Performing Arts in New York City. This role involves assisting with scenic builds, painting, and maintaining a clean work environment, with work scheduled as needed in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

Salary

$30.00/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Theatrical painting techniques
  • Follow instructions
  • Work independently
  • Apply painting techniques to scenery
  • Ensure proper fire retardancy

Nice-to-have

  • Organized collaborator
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented environment

Key Requirements

  • Experience working as a theatrical scenic painter
  • Ability to read a scale rule
  • Comfortability working alone and asking questions for clarification

Work Rights

Not specified

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