Scenic Fabricator & Painter

Life In Bloom 1850 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 $28 – $35 an hour Part-time, Full-time Job details $28 – $35 an hour Paid time off, Flexible schedule Part-time, Full-time Monday to Friday 1850 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 Full job description ABOUT US Life In Bloom is an event design and production company creating luxury weddings, galas, and high-end celebrations. Our design team dreams up one‑of‑a‑kind environments, and our production team builds them. We’re growing, and custom scenic work is a big part of that growth.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a skilled scenic painter and light carpenter to join our production team. You’ll bring our designers’ concepts to life by building and painting custom backdrops, bars, installations, and other scenic elements, then helping install them on site at events. This is a hands‑on, creative role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and loves seeing their work come to life in a room full of guests.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Build, paint, and finish custom scenic pieces from design team specs, including backdrops, walls, bars, arches, and display elements Execute scenic painting techniques such as faux finishes, textures, murals, and aging Do light carpentry: cutting, assembling, and finishing wood and other materials Travel to venues for load‑in, set‑up, and installation of scenic builds Source and purchase materials and equipment for custom builds Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, with tools and materials in good order Collaborate with designers and the production team to solve problems and meet deadlines Occasionally drive a company cargo van to transport builds and materials

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

3–5 years of professional painting and light carpentry experience Theater, scenic, or set‑building experience strongly preferred Comfort working from design drawings, reference images, or verbal direction Strong attention to detail and a high standard of finish Ability to manage your time and work to event deadlines Able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and be on your feet for extended periods Reliable, team‑oriented, and calm under pressure Bonus: valid driver’s license with a clean record and comfort driving a cargo van or truck

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Pay: $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Busy season (April–November): 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend work as events require Off season (December–March): typically around 30 hours per week; off‑season hours vary with workload and are not guaranteed Life In Bloom is an equal opportunity employer. Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off License/Certification: Drivers License (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Scenic Guild