Job Number: R0007542
Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. Completing all artwork for sets, props, etc. for any production coming out of the scene shop. Keeping the paint area of the Scene shop organized and meeting safety requirements. Supervising student workers and Production students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ability to translate designer's renderings, notes, and color elevations full-scale scenic treatments.
2. Paint and finish all scenic elements including priming, texturing, sculpting, and applying scenic details designed by the Scenic Designer.
3. Ability to organize and maintain inventory of painting supplies and tools.
4. Maintaining the safety, order, and cleanliness of all paint areas.
5. Maintaining all paint equipment.
6. Collaborate with other Production departments on scheduling, shared spaces, and other needs.
7. Maintain regular communication of project progress to Production Manager, designers, directors, and other Production departments.
8. Train and supervise students in basic theatre artistic skills.
9. Be comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts.
10. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
11. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for supervising student workers, CSER students, and production students.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Undergrad degree in Theatre Arts or Art required. Skilled scenic artist with 3 years' experience. Must have working knowledge of all areas of a paint shop and its tools/equipment. Must be able to follow a design and see it to completion. Able to supervise shop workers and keep paint shop organized. Must be able to work afternoons and some evenings/weekends. Strong people skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at once.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities • Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods to perform painting tasks.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled scene shop and theaters. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The scene shop is usually busy.
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2025-09-15
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Employment Type: Full-Time