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Set Stylist

Leola, PA · On-site

Develop styling boards, prop direction, and visual references that support and enhance the overall ... Collaborate closely with the Art Director and Design team to ensure styling aligns with set design ...

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Set Stylist

Leola, PA · On-site

Develop styling boards, prop direction, and visual references that support and enhance the overall ... Collaborate closely with the Art Director and Design team to ensure styling aligns with set design ...

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Dance Theater - Set Design

Dance Theater - Set Design

Hempfield School District

Landisville, PA • On-site

$2.9K/wk

Part-time

Posted 27 days ago

Hempfield School District rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

465th of 559 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Extracurricular/Extracurricular
Date Posted:
6/5/2026
Location:
Hempfield High School
Set Design/Painting Advisor - Dance Theater
Hempfield High School
Job Summary: Design and paint all scenic elements for Dance Theater, working with adult staff, community volunteer builders, and student helpers in a timely and efficient manner.
Position Information & Responsibilities:
  • Part-time, no benefits
  • 2026-2027 Flat Rate - $2,944
  • Collaborate with Dance Theater directors and the PAC Technical Director to design preliminary drawings and a scaled model.
  • Collaborate with the costume designer for any necessary prop or costume elements that need to be designed or created for the production.
  • Facilitate designs and paint scenic elements with adult/student volunteers and paid staff.
  • Schedule volunteers to help paint large backdrops and scenic elements.
  • Facilitate all adjustments to last minute changes, set malfunctions/breaks and unique needs specific to Dance Theater.

Qualifications:
  • Understanding of how to effectively design and balance three-dimensional spaces.
  • Color theory as it relates to the stage and lighting.
  • Experience with scaled drawings and/or model building.
  • Photoshop, video editing, animation, and/or 3D modeling software skills beneficial

Required Documents:
  • Current PA Criminal History background check
  • Current Federal Criminal background check
  • Curreny Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to hroffice@hempfieldsd.org.
Posting will stay open until position is filled.
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