Studio Coordinator, Painter

Position Purpose:

The Painter role preps and paints sets, both interior and exterior, for The Home Depot’s photography/videography studio. While the skillset for a Studio Painter is very similar to Painters in other fields, the application of these skills is quite unique. Studio sets, both interior and exterior, are often temporary and require a different approach in their fabrication and completion.

The Painter will prep and paint set parts, cabinetry, and sometimes furniture that will be used in the fabrication of photography and videography sets. The Painter will be responsible for mixing paint, prep work, painting, cleaning up on set after the completion of painting and cleaning and maintaining all paint tools and supplies. Set builds can be as simple as a small bedroom or as complex as a large kitchen or deck.

The Painter role works the most closely with the Carpentry Department and the Art Direction / Interior Design department. This role requires physical strength, the ability to work solo or within a team, high-level problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work comfortably in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% - Collaboration - Collaborate with business partners to define strategy and objectives using creative thinking to self-solve problems and recommendations that elevate final deliverables.
• 10% - Customer Focus - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• 10% - Drive Results - Drive excellence, best practices, and consistent execution of project work; improve quality by studying, evaluating, and improving methods used.
• 60% - Production Management - Ensure work is consistent with brand standards. Ensure the smooth running of workflow and adherence to correct process, while keeping all teams informed and up-to-date and ensuring that deadlines are met.
• 10% - Quality Assurance - Provide quality assurance of deliverables, ensuring work aligns with brand standards and platform guidelines.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to the Manager, Creative Production
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years relevant painting experience preferred

• Experience with operating and maintaining paint sprayers

• Physical stamina

• Good organizational skills

• Understanding of technical drawings

• Attention to detail: often photo and video shots can be close up and require precision painting

• Highly collaborative, open, and transparent

• Patience and calmness under pressure, with the ability to excel and thrive in a high-volume environment

• Proactive problem-solving, both technically and creatively

• Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocol

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• Minimal or no education requirements

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 2
  

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results