Colossal Media, now a Lamar Advertising subsidiary, is an award-winning Brooklyn-based company celebrated for reviving hand-painted outdoor advertising. Founded in 2004 on the ashes of a forgotten art form, we’ve grown into a premium creative partner for the world’s largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our memorable campaigns build curiosity and amplify exposure through dynamic storytelling, redefining and elevating the out-of-home experience. We have a vision for rapid growth and to make this happen, we need you! Many of our campaigns are captured on film to create a timeless story. These videos are a great way for you to learn more about our business and our mission so take a minute to check them out: https://vimeo.com/colossalmedia

Compensation & Benefits Overview:

Our Expert Mural Painters are paid at from a range of $45.00 – 52.50/hour based upon level of skill and experience.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, PTO, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness programs.

The Role

To be eligible for the Expert Mural Painter position at Colossal Media you must have previous experience painting advertisements, preferably 5 years minimum, in the Out Of Home industry. This position is for mural painters with several years of experience working with oil-based enamels and brushes at a large scale. Expert Mural Painters must also be able to provide a valid driver’s license and successfully complete an OSHA 30-Hour Construction course prior to any assignments. Painters who do not have this experience but who are interested in joining our Paint team should apply for our Paint Apprentice openings.

We welcome painters who are looking for a fast-paced team environment. At no point is a painter “overqualified” for a production task, in addition to painting, we rely on each other to teach subsequent generations of wall dogs. The paint team at Colossal is one that works together to grow everyone’s ability.

At Colossal, you will help grow the industry as well as your portfolio. This opportunity is perfect for painters who seek year-round employment and the best benefits in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fill the position of Foreperson as defined by our R1 responsibilities. This applies to job site management, leadership, and safety
• Maintain a thorough understanding of technical rigging process as defined by NYC DOB.
• Ability to teach technical rigging and processes.
• Paint and coating blending, mixing, applying. and cleaning, measuring protocols, job site organization, packing and shipping of gear, pattern training, pouncing, artwork acetate, rigging support, amongst others.
• Responsible for troubleshooting in the field and on job sites.
• Responsible for safely working with a team.
• Ability to teach and support in workshops/non-media training when applicable.
• Be on-site and/or on-call during scheduled times, this may include working nights/weekends.

Requirements:

The Basics:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous experience working at heights above ground level preferred, but not required
• Extensive experience working with bulletin enamels medium and brushes
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Adaptable, persistent, positive, and focused
• A good alarm clock
• Availability to travel up to 1 week per month
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

TO BE CONSIDERED

• Resume
• A cover letter is preferred; please use your cover letter to highlight experience from your resume and life that fulfill the requirements listed above
• Artwork samples; it is required that candidates post the URL to their website or Instagram account that showcases their artwork
• References

Before applying to get additional insight into Colossal Media’s work, please watch this video to get an idea of what our painters do.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights over 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 25%
• On-call shifts may be required.
• This position requires long hours on your feet.
• Working overtime/staying late is common.
• Overnight shifts may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)