Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music is searching for a Scenic Artist. The chosen candidate will collaborate with students, faculty, and guest designers to execute production while adhering to budget.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the oversight and execution of scene painting/related artistic crafters for Mainstage and Studio productions.
Supervise students in the painting, sculpting, and finishing of scenery for all Mainstage and Studio productions. Also includes a variety of techniques, such as translucencies, carving, texturing, ageing, distressing, marbling, and wood graining.
Manage show specific and overhead shop purchases. Maintain Concur paperwork and budget tracking.
Interpret designer renderings and research, as well as coordinate with technical staff to meet design intentions, schedules and budgets.
Work with student designers to achieve desired effects efficiently and economically.
Attend all Mainstage load-ins and official after-hours work call as determined with Technical Director.
Responsible for organization of paint area and equipment maintenance, as well as paint shop safety and adherence to required usage and disposal of materials.
May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience as scenic artist/scenic charge.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Should have portfolio demonstrating a wide range of professional skills including scenic textures and traditional backdrops.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting - Seldom
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
Hearing, listening - Often
Talking - Often
Standing - Often
Walking - Often
Bending - Often
Stooping - Often
Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
Kneeling, squatting - Often
Crouching - Often
Crawling - Seldom
Reaching overhead - Often
Pulling, pushing - Often
Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Oils: There is air or skin exposure to POLS (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) or other cutting fluids.
Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.


Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.