
location_on960, East 31st Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11210, United States
Colossal Media is an award-winning, Brooklyn-based company and a subsidiary of Lamar Advertising dedicated to reviving the art of hand-painted outdoor advertising. Since our founding in 2004, we have grown into a premier creative partner for the world's largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our team is committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and the continued growth of our craft. We believe that creativity is at the core of our work, and diversity is the fuel that drives it. People from all walks of life are not only welcome but are treated equitably within our community.
As a Mural Painter, you will join a paint team committed to executing some of the most iconic hand-painted advertisements in the world. This role is designed for seasoned painters with hands-on experience in the Out of Home industry, specifically those proficient with oil-based enamels and brushes at scale. You will thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where your passion for the craft is matched by a desire to pass down knowledge to the next generation of "wall dogs."
Your day-to-day involves collaborating with the team to execute murals from our NYC home base, handling everything from site preparation and rigging to complex product application and troubleshooting in the field. Beyond the technical execution, you will represent Colossal Media with professionalism on every job site and client interaction. A key part of your mission is to share your skills and knowledge, helping to train up-and-coming painters and maintain the standard that sets the painted Out of Home industry apart.
To be considered for this role, please submit your resume and a mural portfolio. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This tool compares your professional soft skills to those required for success in this role; please answer honestly, as failing to complete this assessment may result in disqualification.
Colossal Media is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business, valued for the unique skills and perspectives they bring.
Note: Colossal Media/Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered.
Skills: Osha 30-Hour Construction Course, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Oil-Based Enamels, Brushes, Pouncing, Acetate, Rigging.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work model: On-site
960, East 31st Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11210, United States
New York, New York
Previous experience working at heights above ground level. 3+ years of out-of-home painting experience.
Colossal Media is the largest hand paint mural and outdoor advertising company in the United States. We hand paint award-winning large-scale photorealistic murals, art projects, advertising campaigns, and more in New York City and nationwide with an efficiency and precision that is unmatched. Over the past 20 years, we've turned a once-dated process on its head and made our hand-painted ads the backdrop for the best brands in the world. Every year we paint hundreds of murals on wallscapes acquired by our in-house real estate department in more than 20 cities across the US. We work side-by-side with award-winning agencies, museums, art galleries, and municipalities to provide a superior product in the OOH advertising industry. Our Inventory Colossal Media has permanent locations in major markets throughout the US, and a custom acquisitions division that scouts locations for clients nationwide. No one else has our in-house capabilities of scouting and securing locations, making us a full-service hand-painted outdoor advertising company. Our Approach To those who describe hand-painted outdoor advertising as a dying art, we respectfully disagree. In fact, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times credit us singularly for its resurgence. Our professionalism and painstaking attention to detail has earned the trust of today's most reputable media agencies, brands, artists and cultural organizations looking for outdoor advertising. Follow us: @colossalmedia
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