Colossal Paint Apprentice

Colossal Media•Portland, OR

4d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Colossal Media is seeking a Paint Apprentice in Portland, Oregon, to assist the paint and production team with job-site preparation and daily goals while gaining hands-on experience. The role progresses from supporting shop tasks to managing ground-level production, building foundational craft and operational skills in hand-painted outdoor advertising. The apprentice participates in shop upkeep, job-site organization, pre-production, painting, and basic rigging support. The position requires safe equipment and vehicle use, teamwork, problem-solving, accurate job documentation, and flexibility to work on-site or on-call during scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and occasional out-of-town projects. The primary work environment is outdoors and may involve adverse weather and work at heights up to and over 200 feet. Colossal Media is an award-winning Brooklyn-based hand-painted outdoor advertising company and a subsidiary of Lamar Advertising. The company describes creativity as being fueled by diversity and says people from all walks of life are welcome and treated equitably.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid driver’s license.
Complete an OSHA 30-hour Construction course before the official on-site start date.
Safely and confidently operate work trucks and vans in busy urban areas.
Work effectively autonomously and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English.
Basic computer skills, including Slack and Google apps, and ability to read Safety Data Sheets and DOT permits.
Adhere to safety standards and regulations, including OSHA guidelines, Department of Transportation regulations, and Colossal Media policies.
Comfort working at heights and following applicable safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working at heights above ground level.
Prior experience in a high-paced environment such as construction or other hands-on work.
Aerial Boom and Scissor Operator Certification.
Proficiency in Slack, Google Suite, Oracle, UKG, Adobe PDFs, and other essential platforms.

Responsibilities

Commit to continuous learning, respond constructively to feedback, and maintain a growth mindset and focus on excellence.
Maintain an orderly shop, learn daily task routines, prepare for and clean up after jobs, organize inventory, clean quarts, and consolidate paint.
Organize job sites by maintaining a safe, clean, orderly workspace; pack and ship gear efficiently; follow wall-measuring protocols; maintain the shop; and provide ground support on-site.
Learn pre-production processes, including artwork breakdown, artwork categories, patterning, burning, pouncing, handling matchprints and acetates, and practical mathematics for production readiness.
Safely handle equipment and perform manual labor while learning rigging fundamentals and supporting rig builds, breakdowns, and basic rigging tasks.
Develop painting knowledge and skills, including techniques, product knowledge, brush types, application methods, and pre-production processes; improve speed and accuracy to meet production demands.
Troubleshoot field and job-site challenges, manage time effectively, meet project goals, and maintain quality standards.
Follow safety guidelines and protocols, including responsible operation of company tools and vehicles.
Represent Colossal professionally and embody its values of Curiosity, Awareness, Leadership, and Craftsmanship through communication, ownership, improvement, and commitment to mastering the craft.
Remain flexible to work on-site or on-call during scheduled shifts, including nights and weekends, in-market or out-of-town, as project demands require.
Photograph and document daily job reports, including Middle-of-Day and End-of-Day logs, job status, troubleshooting, and tasks performed, using Slack; keep operations and sales teams updated in a positive, respectful, proactive, collaborative, and solution-minded way.
Follow the company’s social media policy and provide consent for interviews, quotes, photographs, and video recordings as needed while maintaining a positive and professional online presence.