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Tait

Scenic Artist

Lititz, PA

... Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics Position Purpose: The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to ...

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Scenic Artist

Lititz, PA · On-site

... Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics Position Purpose: The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to ...

Tait

Scenic Artist

Lititz, PA · On-site

... Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics Position Purpose: The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to ...

Royal Park Hotel

Line Cook

Rochester, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... at Royal Park Hotel presents a unique opportunity to be part of an esteemed hotel that epitomizes luxury, elegance, and impeccable hospitality. Overview Are you passionate about culinary arts and ...

Royal Park Hotel

Line Cook

Rochester, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... at Royal Park Hotel presents a unique opportunity to be part of an esteemed hotel that epitomizes luxury, elegance, and impeccable hospitality. Overview Are you passionate about culinary arts and ...

Royal Park Hotel

Line Cook

Rochester, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... at Royal Park Hotel presents a unique opportunity to be part of an esteemed hotel that epitomizes luxury, elegance, and impeccable hospitality. Overview Are you passionate about culinary arts and ...

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Warren, MI · On-site

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How much do royal artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for royal artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a royal artist?

Royal Artists are creative professionals who produce artworks commissioned by or associated with royal families or courts. Historically, they were often responsible for creating portraits, paintings, sculptures, and decorative pieces that celebrated royalty, recorded important events, or adorned royal residences. Today, the term can refer to artists who are officially appointed by a royal household or who specialize in commemorating royal events and figures through their art. Royal Artists may work in various mediums and are recognized for their skill, prestige, and contributions to cultural heritage.

What are the typical responsibilities of a royal artist working within a royal household?

As a Royal Artist, your primary responsibilities often include creating portraits, ceremonial artwork, and commemorative pieces for members of the royal family and official events. You may collaborate closely with historians, curators, and other artists to ensure historical accuracy and adherence to protocol. The role often involves working in a formal studio setting within or near the royal residence and may require travel for on-site projects. Collaboration and communication skills are essential, as you'll interact with various stakeholders, including royal advisers and event planners, to align artistic vision with the institution's traditions and requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a royal artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Royal Artist, you need exceptional artistic talent, a deep understanding of art history, and formal training from a reputable art institution. Mastery of traditional and digital art techniques, along with proficiency in tools like oil paints, watercolors, and graphic design software, is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to interpret and realize the patron's vision set outstanding Royal Artists apart. These skills ensure the creation of works that reflect the patron's prestige and legacy while upholding the highest standards of artistic excellence.

What is the difference between Royal Artist vs Portrait Artist?

AspectRoyal ArtistPortrait Artist
CredentialsOften formal art training, specialized in royal commissionsArt education, portfolio, and sometimes formal training
Work EnvironmentPalaces, royal events, private commissionsStudios, galleries, private clients
Industry UsageRoyal households, official eventsArt galleries, private commissions, exhibitions

Royal Artists typically focus on creating artworks for royal families and often require specialized credentials and experience with royal commissions. Portrait Artists, while also skilled in portraiture, work with a broader client base including private individuals and galleries. Both roles involve artistic talent, but Royal Artists are more associated with official and ceremonial contexts, whereas Portrait Artists have a wider, more diverse work environment.

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Infographic showing various Royal Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Scenic Artist

Lititz, PA

Tait
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Create high-finish, visual elements such as paint treatments, sculptures, and graphic applications based on design packets and client ideas.

  • Assist with prototyping new processes and materials, and ensure consistency across scenic elements by adapting personal style to team members.

  • Communicate project processes, monitor deadlines, support quality control, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely project completion.

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose:

The Scenic Artist I creates high finish, one-of-a kind two- or three-dimensional visual elements to support a variety of markets such as touring and theme parks. They take the clients’ designs and ideas provided by the production and design teams to create art pieces. These pieces could be temporary or permanent installation items. They will work closely with other artists to help ensure successful completion of projects. They are open and willing to learn new skills and techniques to increase their knowledge.  
 
Essential Responsibilities
 
•    Utilize a variety of artists disciplines/tools to create custom paint treatments, sculptures, graphic applications, ect.
•    Interpret design packets which can range from a collection of reference images to detailed elevations with color callouts, with direction/guidance from the lead artist
•    Assist with prototyping new processes and materials
•    Ability to adapt your hand/style to other artists work, to maintain consistent treatment across large scenic elements.
•    Communicate processes to a larger team, with a variety of skill levels, in a clear and repeatable way
•    Maintain awareness of deadlines; raise concerns and/or suggest adjustments if deadlines in jeopardy
•    Support quality control of elements by flagging areas not meeting designed finish and addressing appropriately through rework or bringing to the attention of the lead artist
•    Maintain effective and timely interdepartmental communication on project status; coordinate with others on elements passing through multiple departments
•    Ensure GHS compliancy by reading and following SDS and deploying appropriate labeling on containers
•    Perform tasks to company standards to efficiently and effectively meet department goals
•    Take initiative to improve methodology and find solutions to boost productivity
•    Communicate with management
•    Manage priorities as they change throughout a shift
•    Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment
•    Accurately capture all labor hours in Epicor
•    Ensure TAIT’s 5 standards of care are coordinated into all daily activities: Safety, Quality, Team, Schedule, and Cost
•    Take ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior
•    Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
•    Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required. Engage in training/development programs to enhance skills
•    Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company

Minimum Qualifications
 
•    Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in scenic art, sculpture, props, or related arts field
•    Ladder and scissor lift training certification required, will train as needed
•    Foundational knowledge and experience in traditional paint and sculpting techniques
•    Primary knowledge of color theory and color mixing
•    Experience using hand and power tools
•    Ability to read and understand elevations and technical drawings
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:
  • Must be able to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to pull or push 50 lbs.
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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