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Studio Associate, Special Projects (Scenic Artist)
Location: Chicago, IllinoisWe inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
The Studio Associate, Special Projects (Scenic Artist) works closely with the Scenic Artist Manager, Lead Scenic Artists, Set Designers, Art Directors, and Stylists to execute Painted and Textured Effects for photo shoot productions. This role supports the creation of Scenic Finishes, Specialty Artwork, and Set Surfaces that reflect the Crate and Barrel, Crate and Kids, and CB2 brand standards.
A day in the life as a Studio Associate, Special Projects (Scenic Artist)...
Execute scenic techniques, including decorative faux and specialty finishes, surface treatments, specialty artwork, murals, scenic backgrounds, and hand-painted details.
Translate design requests into physical finishes by creating samples and submitting them for approval during shoots.
Spray or hand-paint set pieces based on project requirements, timelines, and technical constraints.
Follow material safety guidelines and company policies when handling paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Support daily photography studio operations, including organization, maintenance, and safety procedures.
Organize and maintain paint archives, tools, material resources, and shared work areas for photoshoot preparation.
Learn and consistently apply faux finishing techniques that are essential to the Crate and Barrel, Crate and Kids, and CB2 brands.
What you'll bring to the table...
Strong planning and preparation skills, with the ability to manage projects efficiently from concept through execution.
Advanced painting and drawing skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to take direction well and incorporate feedback in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment.
Positive, service-oriented attitude with strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs and perform physical tasks required for set preparation and studio operations.
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
Degree in Fine Arts, Theater Arts, Scenic Design, or a related creative field, or equivalent professional experience.
2+ years of scenic or art experience in theater, film, or photography.
2+ years of professional photoshoot experience.
Experience using both airless and air-powered spray guns.
Working knowledge of general house painting techniques, including drywall repair, patching, and surface preparation.
Starting Rate: $18.03 - $21.63
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to
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and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.
Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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