Paint and Sip Artist

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

**Location**: Sydney (Darlinghurst)
**Type**:Contract Work**
**Hours**: 4-12 hours per week (1-3 sessions)
**Pay**: $30 - $35/hour
**Days**: Thursday - Sunday (with a focus on weekends)

We’re looking for vibrant, talented, outgoing artists to join our **Champainting® team** as an entertaining painting Instructor/Host.

Our artists are the stars of the show since 2012, 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.

**Why Join Champainting®**
- Competitive pay of $30-$35/hour, aligned with and above industry standards.
- Fun, social, and creative working environment.
- Free sessions and friends & family disocunts for events.
- We provide you with extensive training and all art materials.
- Opportunities to host unique events and VIP sessions at the Zoo, Sealife and more.
- Priority shifts and extra opportunities for reliable, consistent performers.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Strong painting background, ideally 4+ years with acrylics.
- Confidence in speaking and entertaining in front of large groups.
- Ability to manage time, multitask, and keep sessions on track.
- Maturity and professionalism capable of running sessions independently.
- A people-person who can read the room and keep the energy flowing.
- Weekend and evening availability, plus flexibility around peak periods (June/July, November/December, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day).
- Lead groups of up to 25+ guests through a painting step-by-step.
- Create a fun, inclusive, and entertaining studio atmosphere.
- Engage with guests 18+ for their special occassions.
- Support guests with painting tips and encouragement throughout the session.
- Manage set-up, pack-down, and cleaning duties (brushes, tables, studio reset, bathrooms).
- Take photos and videos for guests and social media.
- Occasionally run VIP or off-site events across Sydney.
- Open and secure the studio before and after shifts.
- Follow company policies and communicate clearly with the 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**:

- Comfortable working **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.

**To Apply**
- **Resume/CV**:

- **Cover letter** — why you’d be a great fit
- **Portfolio or online link with at least 3 recent acrylic paintings**
- (bonus points if you recreate one of our designs from our website)_
- **Availability** — including weekends and public holidays

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

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

Application Question(s):

- How many hours a week are you looking for? Please be aware we are only looking for someone to work 4-12 hours a week max at this time, so if you need 25-40 hours, this is not the position for you.
- Are you available to work primarily on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6-10 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30-6 pm? If you are not available on weekends ,there is no need to apply.

**Experience**:

- teaching or painting: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person