Charge Scenic Artist

The University of Oklahoma seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as the Charge Scenic Artist in our nationally recognized BFA training program. The Charge Scenic Artist is responsible for supporting the artistic vision of directors and designers as it relates to all painting and scenic treatments for our diverse nine-show season. The ability to create and teach Scenic painting techniques and surface treatments to Fine Arts students, including but not limited translucencies, carving, texturing, ageing, distressing, marbling and wood graining is essential. Also of importance is proven ability in personnel management and budgeting; excellent work ethic including attention to detail, time management, work flow management, self-motivation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate and work as part of a team; flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Ability to translate designer’s renderings, notes and color elevations into meaningful samples and full scale
• Train and supervise students in basic theatre artistic skills
• Collaborate with technical director to project budgetary needs for scenic painting area
• Maintain paint budgets, purchasing, and equipment
• Assist in organization, and maintenance of paint shop equipment and promote shop safety
• Attend meetings as needed
• Assist with events in University Theatre

Applicants must submit an ONLINE application at http://jobs.ou.edu for Job Requisition # 221395. Computers and personal assistance are available at the Office of Human Resources, 905 Asp, Room 205, Norman, OK 73069. Include job requisition number on all correspondence. Deadlines subject to change with or without notice. For further information on this or other University of Oklahoma job opportunities, please call (405) 325-1826 or access our website at www.hr.ou.edu.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.