Scenic Artist - The University of Chicago : Job Details

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: DepartmentAI Court ProductionAbout the DepartmentCourt Theatre is the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, dedicated to innovation, inquiry, intellectual engagement, and community service. Serving as the Center for Classic Theatre, Court is a leading theater in Chicago and nationally, unique in that it engages deeply with lovers of theatre and classic texts, UChicago faculty and students, and South Side residents. A LORT-D company now in its 65th year of operation, Court produces 5-6 main stage shows per year on an intimate, 250-seat thrust stage.Court Theatre is committed to engaging, with equity and intention, the communities of which we are a part: the South Side of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the local and national theatre community, including Court\'s own staff, freelance technicians, and guest artists. Court is dedicated to being an anti-racist organization and creating an environment where people of marginalized identities can feel safe and flourish. For more information about the theater, visit www.courttheatre.org.Job SummaryThe Scenic Artist carefully executes the artistic design vision of each production in collaboration with the Scenic Designer. Working closely with the Artistic and Production teams, this position is responsible for the visual representation of the scenic design. This position implements and oversees the paint design elements for each show in the producing season, ensuring highest quality work.A union designer for Court Theatre Productions during its producing season. Must be a member of an artistic union, such as I.A.T.S.E., USA, or SDC, or working under their contract for membership consideration with the unions. This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours per week.ResponsibilitiesPerforms duties as a union designer for Court Theatre\'s producing seasons.Serves as a regular scenic artist throughout the producing season.Collaborates with Scenic Designers and Production Staff on the vision and execution of the paint and artistic elements of the set.Demonstrates a working knowledge and experience in live Theatre Production.Oversees the implementation and execution of the planned paint designs for each show\'s set.Communicates with the Production Department on the paint needs for each design and ensures supplies are well maintained.Maintains a clean and safe work space.Works cooperatively with the artistic and production team.Represents Court Theatre in a professional manner.Collaborates with the design team and production crew to plan, develop, and implement property, special effects, and/or scenic elements of theatre productions.Leads technical support in the development and implementation of electrical elements in productions, including sound design and sound reinforcement schemes.Works autonomously within established procedures to perform quality checks prior to rehearsals, previews, and performances. Operates the lighting and/or sound system during rehearsals, previews, and performances.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).---Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.---Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:High school diploma.College or vocational training in theatre production or related field.Ex erience:Theatrical design experience.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Knowledgeable about theatre production and standard practices.Working knowledge of standard theatre practices according to contract type.Preferred CompetenciesPerform position responsibilities in a professional and creative manner.Work cooperatively in a group and on own.Working ConditionsMoves throughout theatre to various locations, according to job requirements.May remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.May work under bright lights or in a dark setting.Involves bending, reaching, and working at heights above 10 feet.This is a part-time position of approximately 10 hours per week.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)References Contact Information (3) (preferred)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the sect