Painting / Studio Assistant – Classical Painting Skills Required

Position Overview

Seeking a highly skilled painter with strong background in classical realism and loose, painterly academic portraiture to work as a studio assistant. This is a project-based position with variable volume depending on current client projects. Compensation is paid per completed item. Work is confidential and requires signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in classical realist portraiture
• Strong understanding of anatomy, form, value, color, and likeness
• Painterly, academic approach to portrait painting
• Ability to closely replicate an established artist's brushwork, technique, and style
• Proficiency in acrylic painting
• Atelier training preferred
• Previous experience working for or assisting other professional artists highly preferred
• Experience creating digital mockups
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Strong, confident problem-solving skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Paint commissioned sports memorabilia and other commercial artwork
• Work from reference images and established designs
• Create digital mockups when required
• Maintain consistent brushwork, technique, and visual language across all pieces
• Submit completed work for review and make adjustments when necessary
• Maintain a consistently high level of craftsmanship

Work Style

This is not a micromanaged position. You must be confident making informed decisions, troubleshooting issues, and completing assigned work independently while maintaining the established standard and style.