Scenic Artist Job at 1220 Exhibits, Inc. in Nashville

Scenic Artist
About Us
We call ourselves a

\"Nashville Original\"

because we've been growing in this community for over 53 years. We build & install custom environments and interactive experiences that bring our clients' dreams to life. When the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital need fabricators to build and install exhibits & live experiences, they looked to our expertise.

The Team
We are a tight-knit team with an unwavering commitment to quality. Thousands of people will walk through our exhibits in museums, presidential libraries, and halls of fame each year. We take pride in bringing our own families to our exhibits, so our design, fabrication, and installation must be to the highest standards. We are looking for high-achieving, problem-solving professionals.

BENEFITS
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) / Matching
Retirement Plan
Referral Bonus Program
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly Staff Celebrations

Holiday Luncheons
Flex Schedule
Community Support Programs / Food Drives
Employee Sponsored Continuing Education
Employee Sponsored Training
OJT
Advancement Opportunities
Service Awards

The Opportunity
The 1220 Exhibits Scenic Artist will work with a talented team of artists, craftspeople, installers and fabricators for various venues including museums, retail establishments, corporate projects and activations.

Duties and Responsibilities
Able to prepare various surfaces (wood, metal, fiberglass, etc.) for painting.
Create all scenic treatments as needed for both interior and exterior projects.
Sculpting and carving.
Assure quality workmanship consistent with project requirements.
Interpret design renderings.
Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Ability and willingness to work with a team.
Assist in maintaining all scenic records.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Required
2-3 years' experience in an event fabrication facility, theatrical scene shop or equivalent. Management experience a plus.
Working knowledge of different paints (latex, acrylic, oil, lacquer, varnishes, shellacs, et.c) and resins (epoxies, urethanes, silicones, etc.).
Ability to work with variety of tools (rollers, brushes, sponges, etc.) to create a scenic finish.
Knowledgeable in sculpting with various materials (foam, concrete, clay, fabric).
Have basic carpentry skills and ability to safely use standard shop power tools.
Work from designer drawings and renderings as well as from reference material.
Must be able to travel occasionally to assist with scenic installations.
Professional conduct with co-workers, supervisors, and all other team members.
Available to work overtime and weekends, as required during project deadlines.

Preferred
The ideal candidate:

Is professional, organized and a self-starter with exceptional fabrication skills.
Excels as part of a team
Works well under pressure and within deadlines
Is a strong problem solver
Very detail orientated

Additional skills helpful, but not required:
HVLP Spray Gun experience
Graphics Application
Sewing

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