Scenic Charge

Zach Theater•Austin, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Scenic Charge brings extensive theatrical experience in scenic painting and props, coordination of artistic design, and the management skills necessary to oversee our talented Paint Department. This position will work closely with the Producing Artistic Director, Director of Production, Scenic Designer, and Technical Director to ensure the overall visual artistic integrity of all Zach Theater stages.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre and 3+ years working in the theatre industry, or any combination of education and work experience that yields the required skills and abilities
Valid Driver’s License and the ability to operate a forklift, drive a cargo van, and 24’ box truck
An extensive portfolio that exhibits a deep understanding of Color Theory, style variations, design, and competency in theatrical construction
Excels at working with a variety of scenic painting techniques, color mixing, texture, layout, and paint application skills
Strong working knowledge of different styles of art and architecture, traditional drawing, sculpting, as well as wood graining and marbling
Excels in Google Suite and Microsoft Office with the ability to work in multiple spreadsheets
Willing to learn and adapt various Agile methodologies to the production process
Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment
Clear Communicator and Creative Problem Solver
Must be able to function in periods of strict deadlines and multi-department collaboration
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practice
Deals with Change Effectively
Ability to perform all work with a direct reflection of the vision, mission, and values of Zach Theater

Responsibilities

Works cross-functionally to ensure a cohesive artistic vision throughout all productions
Coordinates artistic design elements in paints and scenic dressing in collaboration with external designers
Communicates effectively between the production stakeholders and the build team throughout the creative process with guidance from the Technical Director
Responsible for quality control and artistic consistency between the Paint and Props Departments throughout production
Responsible for the painting of all scenery and props with extensive experience painting floors and scenic drops
Leads the Scenic Artist and overhire staff, delegating tasks as needed, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining quality standards across paint and scenic dressing work
Produces workable scaled drawings based on provided renders from the Scenic Designers for the scenic artisans to paint
Works with the Assistant Technical Director to help track and maintain our First In, First Out Inventory system concerning the Paint Shop, creating reports for the Technical Director’s approval
Attends all Daily Standup Meetings, Sprint Planning, and Project Retrospective Meetings
Attends all Production Meetings leading up to and including Tech and Preview Weeks of production, as directed by the Technical Director
Collaborates with other staff on ongoing maintenance and shop upkeep in between show builds including daily, weekly, and regular shop maintenance calendars and task lists
Identifies, Develops, and Leads annual Paint Shop Maintenance, Inventory, and Artisan Skill Development projects
Performs other duties as assigned in support of production and organizational needs