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Job Description
Currently accepting applications for a February/March 2024 Start Date
The Company
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:
The Role
We are looking for hardworking, crafty people with tenacious grit to join our Brooklyn, NY production crew as Paint Apprentices. We hire in classes and are looking for candidates ready to start a career that combines a love for painting with the desire to be physically active, either on the ground or on a rig in the sky. Ideal candidates have work and/or life experience to back their ability to hustle, embrace challenges, problem-solve in high-stress situations, and excel in a team environment.
If you are not scared of a hard day’s work, both physically and mentally, you may be a perfect fit. For those motivated and ready to get dirty, our rigorous apprenticeship program will give you the tools to train you to be the very best in the industry with a clear career path amongst our team.
Colossal’s paint apprenticeship is a challenging role. Our production team works year-round in all types of weather. That means we’re outside in the heat, snow, and everything in between (within safety limits!). We expect those who complete our apprenticeship program to continue on with us to paint great Colossal murals. Eventually, our apprentices will be leading and/or supporting their own large production teams while also mentoring the next generation of apprentices.
Our apprenticeship is a full-time position that sets you up for a long, successful career at Colossal. We are accepting applications for our next round of Paint Apprentice hiring for a February/March start date.
Key Responsibilities:
Apprentices learn our process of creating large format murals from start to finish by assisting our higher-ranking painters. This work includes pre-production, wall preparation, loading/unloading trucks, and anything else that supports the paint team. Apprentices are instrumental in keeping the shop organized and supplies stocked. Long days, long weeks, and ultimately long years can be expected in order to become an expert painter – which is Colossal’s goal with each new apprentice onboarded.
Requirements:
The Basics:
Valid driver’s license with good driving experience
General knowledge of Colossal Media, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
Previous construction experience preferred.
Superior work ethic
Zero fear of heights
Adaptable, persistent, positive, and focused
Basic computer skills including Internet navigation, Slack, Google apps, and other required platforms
A good alarm clock
Availability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
The unBasics:
Naturally live by our pillars: Curiosity, Awareness, Leadership, and Craftmanship
Speak up with respectful radical candor
Come to the job with an obsession for excellence
Be thoughtful, self-reflective, empathetic, and adaptable
Represent Colossal in a confident and professional manner
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
References
Portfolio (if applicable)
If you’d like to learn more about Colossal before applying, take a few minutes to explore the various tabs on our . It’s filled with cool campaigns and interesting behind-the-scenes stories. You can see these campaigns come to life on our . This from our friends at Better Letters is pretty informative too!
Benefits Overview:
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.
Compensation: $24 / hourly
Additional Information
Colossal Media is built on the craft of hand-painted murals. This craft has creativity at its core. Here we know that what fuels creativity is diversity. People from all walks of life work here at Colossal Media and all are not only welcome but are treated equitably within the Colossal Media community.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for the unique skills, experience, and perspectives they bring.
We are an equal-opportunity 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 or status legally protected or not.
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.
Colossal Media is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic.
Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Colossal Media, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we’re asking for this information!
California Resident Disclaimer: Colossal Media collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Colossal Media. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Colossal Media. Colossal Media will not sell this information.
ExperiencePreferred1 year(s): Construction
EducationRequiredHigh School or better
Licenses & CertificationsPreferredOSHA 30 Hour
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)
