An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
Finishing Team Lead Strong Events - 3.0 Austin, TX Job Details Temp-to-hire | Full-time $65,000 - $72,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Carpentry Spanish Teamwork Sanding tools Visual color comparison Slack Vinyl Color matching analysis Visual arts painting Time management Full Job Description
COMPANY HISTORY
is the largest and longest-running décor and custom fabrication shop in the heart of Austin, Texas. Supporting 300-350 events per year, we specialize in unique event rentals and custom builds for clients across corporate, social, and large-scale experiences. As we grow, we remain committed to a culture built on accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a Finishing Team Lead to join our art team on a full-time basis and help bring creative event concepts to life. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Fabrication, Print, Warehouse and Sales teams to produce custom pieces ranging from walls and bars to display fixtures and unique event props. If you love putting the final details on large set pieces, working with your hands, meeting fast-paced deadlines, and working with a wide range of materials (wood, acrylic, metal, vinyl, foam), this role is for you.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
General Manager
LOCATION
100% in-person; our warehouse is located at 800 Interchange Blvd, Suite 108, Austin, Texas 78721
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Contract to Hire Full-Time
COMPENSATION
Salary plus eligible for monthly bonuses tied to company goals
LANGUAGES
: English and nice to have Spanish Must be eligible to work in the United States
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years of professional work experience At least 1 year in a warehouse or production environment Ideally 2+ years of art, painting, sculpting, theater production, vinyling or jr carpentry experience Ability to work on-site Monday-Friday, with weekend availability during peak seasons (Feb-May, Sept-mid Dec) Positive attitude, proactive problem-solver, and team-oriented mindset Ability to lift 25+ lbs and stand for extended periods Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with strict adherence to safety protocols Proficiency with sander, color matching, sanding/puttying, applying vinyl on various services;, Google Suite; Trello/Slack experience a plus
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & SKILLS
Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions for clarity High degree of craftsmanship, detail-orientation, and pride in quality work Highly organized with strong time management abilities Business and emotional maturity High personal drive, energy, and follow-through Naturally curious, resourceful, and solution-focused Self-starter comfortable making day-to-day decisions Ability to work with other creatives/artists in a positive/collaborative way
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Art/Finishing-Related Responsible for painting/prepping raw custom pieces built by our fabrication team and and adding all the details to match what was sold by the Account Manager - this can include painting, vinyling, sculpting Ensure all custom builds and prints are completed on time—goal: 2 days before load-in Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control Introduce new finishing techniques, tools, or materials that enhance efficiency and/or creativity Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with Fabrication, Print, Sales, and Warehouse teams Update digital documents and communicate progress clearly Use company-provided login to log work, track tasks, and review build plans Software familiarity (nice to have): IntelliEvent, Slack, Google Slides
DISCLAIMER
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Strong Events is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Application Question(s): What's your favorite medium to do art in?
