The paint department alters surfaces to look different, aged, or as if made of other materials.
What does working in this department look like?
The Painting department works closely with the Construction department, from painting a large background surface, to applying fine specialist finishes such as replica marbling and graining effects to sets.
What jobs are available?
- Paint Coordinator
- Lead Painter
- Scenic Artist
- Sign Painter / Fabricator
- Automotive Sprayer
- Scenic Painter
- Wallpaper Hanger
- Plasterer (Paint)
- Set Painter
- On-Set Painter
- Paint Buyer
- Paint Foreperson
- Paint Labourer
- Key Scenic Artist (Paint)
- Head Scenic Artist / Lead Hand (Paint)
- Scenic Artist / Plasterer / Sign Writer
- Painter
Skills needed
- Craft/Artistry knowledge.
- Aerial Boom/Scissor lift.
- Occupational First Aid.
Experience
- Painting work experience, work experience in painting for stage, film, television or commercials.
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