Team Leader - Painting

The Painting Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the painting section in the event production workshop for high-quality color matching, prepping, painting, and finishing custom-built scenic elements, props, displays, and structures for events, exhibitions, and activations in an efficient, safe, and high-quality manner. This hands-on role involves leading a team of painters, acting as the primary link between the production Manager / Designers and the workshop floor to meet client specifications and strict production deadlines. Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership & Supervision • Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing workshop team to meet tight event deadlines. • Allocate daily tasks to team members based on project schedules and skill levels. • Provide training and support to staff, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Run daily, short "toolbox talks" or stand-up meetings to discuss project status, safety, and goals. 2. Production & Operational efficiency • Coordination: Coordinate with workshop workflow to optimize production, reducing waste and downtime. • Technical knowledge: Interpret technical drawings, CAD drawings, and design briefs to guide fabrication. • Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers to update them on progress, potential delays, or material issues. • Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, scrape, fill holes/cracks with putty, and prime various materials (wood, metal, foam, plastics) to ensure a smooth finish. • Application Techniques: Apply paint, enamel, varnish, and lacquers using spray guns, rollers, and brushes. • Specialized Finishes: Create custom scenic finishes, faux textures, and effects as required by scenic designers. • Color Matching: Mix and match colors to meet specific, often custom, design requirements. 3. Quality Control & Safety • Inspect finished surfaces for imperfections, ensuring high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing results. • Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental rules, including wearing PPEs (respirators, goggles), maintaining a 5S-compliant orderly workspace, including proper storage/disposal of chemicals and their use. 4. Material & Resource Management • Manage raw materials inventory and coordinate with purchasing for necessary items. • Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot painting equipment, including spray booths, airbrushes, and air-assisted airless sprayers keeping it in good working order. Required Skills and Qualifications • Experience: 5+ years of experience as a team leader in a professional painting environment, preferably in an event, fabrication, or scenic shop. • Leadership: Proven ability to lead a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Technical Skills: Proficiency with various spray equipment, power tools, and sanders. • Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on achieving high-quality, detailed finishes. • Software: Basic knowledge of ERP systems or inventory software is a plus, along with Microsoft Office/Excel for reporting. • Problem-Solving: Strong "hands-on" problem-solving ability in high-pressure situations. Typical Working Conditions • Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work. • Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines. • Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions. A premier Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality company owned by the PIF. Was founded in 1997 as the nation’s first athlete representation agency, has now evolved into a global developer of iconic destinations and spectacular live experiences.