Department: Production - Paints

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Dates: September to May, exact dates TBD

Compensatio n: $16.00 per hour

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, March 21, 2021

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, a LORT theater located in the heart of Wisconsins largest metropolitan area, is currently seeking applicants for the position of Scenic Artist. Our mission is to ignite positive changes in the cultural, social, and economic vitality of our community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukees rich diversity. It is important that our hiring practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diversity and anti-racism, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are further committed to considering applicants who are well-rounded but do not fulfill every qualification.

Position Summary:

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is accepting applications for a Scenic Artist who is quality orientated and willing to learn new techniques to join our scenic department. The Scenic Artist will coordinate with the Charge and Lead Scenic Artists in developing and executing paint schemes and techniques according to designer elevations. The Scenic Artist works as part of a collaborative team of three.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, seasonal position paid a rate of $16.00 per hour, with an exceptional benefits package that includes paid time off and 100% employer paid individual health insurance. The bulk of the work hours will happen during normal business hours and the duration of the position runs September to May, exact dates TBD.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Paint and finish all scenic elements including preparing, priming, texturing, sculpting and applying scenic details as designed by Scenic Designer and Charge Scenic Artist

Participate in on-stage paint calls as required

Communicate regularly with the charge and lead scenic artists, union stagehands and carpenters, and other departments as necessary to execute technical elements of each production

Participate in the organization and maintenance of shop materials, tools, and workspaces

Assist with notes during tech week as directed by the Charge Scenic Artist

Mix paint and accurately match colors to color swatches or reference materials.

Maintain the inventory of paint materials under the supervision of the Charge Scenic Artist

Attend company and shop meetings as scheduled

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Participate in education and development events as time permits

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year (2-3 preferred) of experience painting in a professional environment. Comprehensive familiarity with industry standard scenic paint techniques, a keen eye, and the ability to multitask are necessary skills. Candidates must also work and communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues, all while exhibiting grace and good humor under pressure.

Physical Conditions:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work with your hands for 2-4 hours at a time

Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, and the ability to discern color and fine detail

Must be able to lift 50 Lbs. assisted

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

Ability to operate personnel lift and work safely at height

Ability to stand, bend or squat for extended periods of time

To Apply:

Fill out an online application submitting your cover letter, resume, references, and a link to your portfolio, Attn to: Jim Medved, Charge Scenic Artist

Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 21, 2021. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. In order to maintain an equitable process, everyone must apply online. Any candidate who requires accommodations to submit an online application should contact ehill@milwaukeerep.com

About Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Milwaukee Rep is the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin welcoming 300,000 people at 700 performances of 15 productions a season at the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex featuring three unique performance venues the Quadracci Powerhouse, Stiemke Studio and Stackner Cabaret. For over six decades, Milwaukee Rep has been a centerpiece of Milwaukees vibrant arts and cultural scene with productions ranging from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to American Classics and New Works that are entertaining, inclusive and impactful. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Rep ignites positive change in the cultural, social and economic vitality of our community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukees rich diversity.

To read more about Milwaukee Repertory Theater, please visit: www.MilwaukeeRep.com

To read more about Milwaukee Repertory Theaters commitment to Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, including our ED&I Vision of Success, Click Here

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is committed to creating a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.