Oregon-Shakespeare-Festival is hiring: Scenic Artist I in Ashland

Description

Position

Overview:
The Scenic Artist I will work collaboratively and independently to prepare, layout, paint and texture all scenery and props for OSF productions.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 154.
Pay rate : $27.66 hourly
Expected dates : 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
Paint, texture and finish scenery and props according to design
Model and support OSF IDEA values by:

Demonstrating inclusive behaviors and creating an environment of
Maintaining a safe and anti-racist working environment
Recognizing micro-aggressions and interrupting othering

Interpret drawings, paint elevations and research to achieve the look of the set
Generate paint samples and touch up
Accurately label paint colors and document all
Follow Scene Shop / Paint Shop safety practices and procedures, including using appropriate PPE and safely disposing of all hazardous materials. Adheres to OSF Safety and Scene Shop Safety protocols.
Other

Duties

and

Responsibilities :
Maintain and clean shop spaces and
Perform touch ups and notes on scenery and props as
Pick up and deliver
Attend company, department and shop meetings, including safety trainings, as
Support Marketing and Development efforts
Perform other duties as assigned by shop managers.
Supervision

Received:
Supervised by Charge Scenic Artist, Technical Director, and other shop managers.
Supervision

Exercised:
Qualifications and Skills
Work Experience:

Two years of professional experience in scenic art or faux finishing. Four years of educational experience in scenic painting will be considered in lieu of professional work experience.
Physical Ability:

Must be able to: Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 65 pounds, regularly squat and maintain position while painting scenery, regularly crawl and kneel while painting scenery, regularly reach above shoulders, and stand and walk for up to 8 hours. This position requires the occasional use of ladders and personnel lifts, fall arrest harnesses, and respirators.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Scenic Artist I will have demonstrated skills in the following areas. This is a non-comprehensive list:
Basic knowledge of paint mixing
General knowledge of using different types of rollers, brushes, and
Early practice of various scenic art techniques including distressing, tromp l’oeil, faux finishes and
texturing.
Basic drawing and layout skills
Basic knowledge of carving and sculpting with a variety of materials
An understanding of the work schedule and the ability to meet
Basic ability to work with computers (emails, spreadsheets, cloud-based information services)
The ability to create positive work relationships with designers, colleagues and staff in other
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Basic experience with spray guns, including HVLPs, airbrushes, P50s and airless sprayers, including maintenance and
Proficiency in laying out and painting
Introductory knowledge of painting a variety of materials including metal, wood, fabric and
Demonstrated creative problem-solving
An understanding that identity informs every individual’s human experience in a way that may differ from one’s own personal
Standard work week is Monday – Friday. Occasional night-time and weekend hours are required for notes and overtime.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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