At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead scenic painting and finishing activities for exciting projects.
- Company: Join Rocket Scenery, a creative hub for ambitious projects.
- Benefits: Flexible freelance work with long-term stability and collaboration.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities to work with top designers.
- Why this job: Shape creative outcomes and lead a talented scenic team.
- Qualifications: Significant scenic painting experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Role
This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Scenic Artist who enjoys leading teams and shaping creative outcomes.
Working closely with our production and project teams, you will oversee the delivery of scenic finishes from concept through to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency and creative excellence across projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scenic painting and finishing activities across the span of a whole show.
- Interpret design briefs, samples and technical drawings.
- Manage and mentor Scenic Artists.
- Work with top designers where required.
- Maintain high standards of scenic quality and consistency.
- Support project planning and material selection.
- Promote safe working practices within the Paintshop.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and other workshop teams.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Scenic Artist with strong artistic and leadership skills. You may currently work in:
- Theatre
- Television and film
- Experiential events and environments
We would love to hear from candidates who have
- Significant professional scenic painting experience.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of scenic finishes and techniques.
- Experience leading teams or supervising scenic projects.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to balance creative quality with production deadlines.
- A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- The to be decisive, calm, and confident.
- Experience within theatre is welcome but not essential.
We recognise that many scenic skills are transferable, and we are keen to hear from talented practitioners from related industries.
Why Join Rocket Scenery?
- Work on varied and creatively ambitious projects.
- Lead and influence a highly skilled scenic team.
- Join a supportive and collaborative workshop environment.
- Flexible freelance engagement with the stability of a longer term booking.
- Opportunity to work with leading theatre designers.
We are happy to have informal conversations with experienced scenic artists who may be considering a move from freelance project work into a longer-term leadership role.
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Scenic Lead in Nottingham employer: Scenic Guild
Rocket Scenery is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture, where creativity thrives and every team member's contribution is valued. Located in the heart of the UK, we offer our employees unique opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding artistic experiences across diverse productions.
