TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.
Whether it's creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT's cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space. TAIT's diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.
Position Purpose:
The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to support a variety of markets such as touring and theme parks. They take the clients' designs and ideas provided by the production and design teams to create art pieces. These pieces could be temporary or permanent installation items. They will work closely with other artists to help ensure successful completion of projects. They are open and willing to learn new skills and techniques to increase their knowledge.
Other essential duties include interfacing with other departments within the company and assisting or offering support with other projects within the workshop. Observing processes that support the wider business, having an active role in site safety, and ensuring that, with collaboration and teamwork, we always strive to execute on manufacturing to the highest possible standards.
**Within our Scenic Department at TAIT we refer to our team members as Scenic Artists. However, another common term outside of TAIT is Prop Artisans. We encourage those individuals to apply as well.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Interpret design packets which can range from a collection of reference images to detailed elevations with color callouts, with direction/guidance from the lead artist
- Assist with prototyping new processes and materials
- Communicate processes to a larger team, with a variety of skill levels, in a clear and repeatable way
- Maintain awareness of deadlines; raise concerns and/or suggest adjustments if deadlines in jeopardy
- Support quality control of elements by flagging areas not meeting designed finish and addressing appropriately through rework or bringing to the attention of the lead artist
- Maintain effective and timely interdepartmental communication on project status; coordinate with others on elements passing through multiple departments
- Ensure GHS compliancy by reading and following SDS and deploying appropriate labeling on containers
- Perform tasks to company standards to efficiently and effectively meet department goals Take initiative to improve methodology and find solutions to boost productivity
- Communicate with management Manage priorities as they change throughout a shift Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment
- Accurately capture all labor hours in TAIT utilized software
- Ensure TAIT's 5 standards of care are coordinated into all daily activities: Safety, Quality, Team, Schedule, and Cost
- Share skills and knowledge with others to help with department development. Assist with training others
- Take ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
- Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
- Engage in training/development programs to enhance skills
- Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree or a minimum of 2 years' experience in scenic art, sculpture, props, or related arts field
- Ladder and scissor lift training certification required, will train as needed
- Foundational knowledge and experience in traditional paint and sculpting techniques
- Primary knowledge of color theory and color mixing
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read and understand elevations and technical drawings
- Capacity to take direction and adjust hand/technique to fit desired aesthetic and blend work with that of others
- Adeptness to communicate ideas visually and descriptively
- Understanding of GHS standards, will train as needed
- Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) a plus
- Experience using Adobe a plus • Experience using 3D modeling software a plus
- Knowledge of Epicor, Slack, and/or Box a plus
- Interact, collaborate, and cooperate in team environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Capacity to work independently, and as a member of a small team
- Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility with work schedule. Normal work schedule is forty hours per week; however operational demands may necessitate other schedules to meet business needs
- Willing to travel to other TAIT facilities or client sites. Travel is typically domestic locations but could be international. Travel may occur a few times per year; trip durations are typically two weeks or less
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs.
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
- Must be able to pull or push 50 lbs.
- Must be able to reach overhead
- Must be able to work at heights, including on ladders, scissor lifts, etc.
- Must be able to work in small, sometimes awkward spaces and positions
Work conditions of the role are:
- Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, loud noises, and outside weather conditions
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions
- Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toe shoes, and other PPE as required by the location
- Must be able to wear respiratory protection equipment for full shifts