Paint and Sip Art Instructor

**We're Hiring: Lead Artist & Host (Contract Role)**

**Location**: Sydney (Darlinghurst)
**Type**: Contract Work | Part-time
**Hours**: 4-12 hours per week (1-3 sessions)
**Pay**: $28 - $34/hour
**Days**: Thursday - Sunday (with a focus on weekends)

Are you the kind of creative who lights up a room _and_ can paint?

We’re looking for vibrant, talented, outgoing artists to join our **Champainting® team** as Lead Instructors. Our artists are the stars of the show, guiding our guests through unforgettable paint and sip sessions.

Whether you're an artist with hosting experience or a performer with painting skills, this role is all about creating fun, feel-good vibes in a studio where wine flows and creativity glows.

**What We’re Looking For**
- A strong **art background** — ideally 2+ years with **acrylics** and the ability to recreate our paintings.
- Confidence in speaking and entertaining in front of large groups.
- Experience in **hospitality, teaching, or customer service** (bonus if you’ve worked at a paint-and-sip or similar experience-based venue).
- A natural people-person who can read the room, manage energy levels, and keep the good vibes flowing.
- Someone who is happy working independently and as part of a creative, fun team.

This role is ideal for an extroverted individual who loves to entertain, socialise, and create a positive atmosphere, and wants to earn extra income doing something fun and meaningful on nights and weekends.

**When You’ll Be Needed**
- Available **Thursday-Sunday**, with most sessions happening **Friday-Sunday**.
- Comfortable working **public holidays** and **key peak periods** (especially **June/July**, **November/December**, **Valentine’s Day**, and **Mother’s Day**).
- Flexible to take on **last-minute bookings** or rotating schedules.

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Hosting and guiding up to **30+ guests** step-by-step through a painting.
- Creating a **fun, inclusive atmosphere** that gets everyone laughing, painting, and leaving proud of their masterpiece.
- Helping with light **studio set-up and pack-down** (cleaning brushes, wiping tables, studio reset, cleaning a bathroom, etc.).
- Occasionally running **VIP or off-site events** in fabulous locations across the city.

**To Apply**

Please submit the following to be considered:

- Your **Resume/CV & Cover Letter**:

- Your **availability**:

- A portfolio or online link with **at least three acrylic paintings** _(Bonus points if you recreate one of ours from the website - we love to see your process)_
- _A short video answering the following questions:_
- 1. What is your go-to karaoke song and why?_
- 2. Are you more of a ‘let me tell you how to improve’ person, or a ‘cool, thanks for the feedback’ type? Explain._
- 3. What role do you usually play in your friend group - planner, wild card, therapist, or hype person? Explain._
- 4. What is your favourite thing to do in your free time? Why?_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 12 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- How many hours a week are you looking for?
- What days are you available to work?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person