ABOUT US
Visual Architects is an organisation of creatives, artisans, builders, thinkers and riggers, and together we possess an array of skill sets which allow us to tailor every aspect of an event. We were formed in 2013 as a sister company to illumi Naughty, an event we have run since 2006. This has given us the knowledge and know-how of how events work and what they need, in order to run efficiently and avoid the headaches that come with production. After expanding quickly across the U.K. demand soon grew for our services across Europe and further afield. We currently work in Dubai, Ibiza, California, Croatia and Saudi Arabia, with plans to reach new destinations over the upcoming seasons.
All of our productions are dipped in imagination, built by artisans, and installed by professional riggers.We are looking for a Scenic Painter/Artist to be responsible for working with the Scenic Designer/Coordinator a in the laying out, priming, painting, texturing, sculpting, detailing, etc. of all hard scenic items and backdrops.
The role will be from Monday to Friday from 9am until 6pm.
We are located in Unit 1, Crown Point South industrial Park, King Street, M34 6PF
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
-Interpreting designs and renders and to craft immersive environments.
-Prep work including sanding, filling, priming, painting, texturing, sculpting, detailing and finishes.
-Painting a range of both 3D props to stage sets and more.
-Hand sculpting and carving polystyrene models and shapes.
-To assist the prop and scenic painting department on all projects needed.
-Touch up and maintenance of existing completed props.
-Be able to work in a fast paced work environment and collaborate with the rest of the team.
-To keep up a clean organised work space and tool maintenance.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with colleagues and clients
SKILLS:
-Creativity
-Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
-Ability to work within a team.
-Basic tool knowledge such as paint guns, sanders, etc.
-Basic material knowledge such as fillers, paints, lacquers etc.
-Previous scenic experience.
What we can offer:

• You will work with like-minded and highly creative colleagues
• Progression and development opportunities within the company
• Company events
• Casual dress
• Free onsite parking

Salary: depending on experience
Application Deadline: 12th of July
Interviews week ℅ 15th of July
Please note, due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to contact unsuccessful candidates.
If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for creating beautiful spaces, and the skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated painting team!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience in hand sculpting and carving polystyrene models and shapes do you have?

Experience:

• painting: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/09/2024