Title: Scenic Artist (Freelance)

Reports to: Art Director/ Production Manager

Job Purpose:

Produce finished painted scenery and prop items to meet the project brief.

The Scenic Artist must work as part of a team to agreed deadlines, informing the Art Director of any problems at the earliest opportunity, always monitoring and ensuring the highest standards of work.

Maintain high standards of operation and good housekeeping

Participate in training as necessary and appropriate

Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

Excellent knowledge and experience of scenic artistry using a wide variety of techniques and an understanding of period styles and history

Strong understanding of the stage working practises

Ability to work from scale drawings, models, plans, sketches, verbal ideas and references

Excellent ability to use colour to very exacting standards and awareness of susceptibility of colours and mixes of shades.

Excellent awareness of textures of using various materials

Sound knowledge and experience of relevant painting techniques

Sound experience and knowledge of perspective landscapes, line, colour and shape.

Proven ability to interpret from scale design to the larger set

Able to work on own initiative and carry out delegated projects with a minimum amount of supervision.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Helpful, positive and flexible approach

Reliable and responsible

Excellent personal time management

Self-motivation to acquire new skills and knowledge

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Trained in the use of workshop machinery relevant to your trade. (essential, but training will be given)

Health and Safety training (Essential, but training given)

First Aid qualifications.

Job Requirements:

Physically capable of undertaking the requirements of the position

Flexibility regarding hours of work i.e. Evenings/weekends/bank holidays if required.

Able to travel within the UK and overseas

Note: This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future.

Please email Michelle on, michelle@legacy.scruffydogltd.com to apply.