Lead Artist

**Picasso Artists | Erin Mills Town Centre, Mississauga, ON | Full-time, on-site | $20 to $23/hour | Start: February 2027** This posting is for an existing vacancy. **About Picasso Artists** Picasso Artists is a hands-on art studio for kids, families and adults, opening its first Canadian studio at Erin Mills Town Centre in February 2027 after a decade in Dubai. Parents and guardians stay with their children for every session, so our team guides the art, not childcare. **The role** You are the studio's resident artist and creative lead. You paint the murals and feature pieces that make the studio stand out, take on client commissions, run our art programs, and teach the part-time team how to deliver the Picasso experience. **What you will do** * Design and paint murals for the studio, mall activations and client commissions (homes, schools, offices and retail) * Paint commissioned canvases and display pieces in acrylic and mixed media * Paint live and run demos at events, pop-ups and the studio's launch * Run guided sessions across our stations: fluid art, drip art, tie-dye and ink art, clay, tote and hat painting, glow-in-the-dark art * Lead and run weekday programs: toddler-and-parent workshops on weekday mornings, after-school classes, school groups and school-holiday camps * Host birthday parties from welcome to take-home, keeping groups of up to 15 kids engaged * Train new artists and hosts on techniques, materials and party flow * Prepare materials, mix paints, prep clay and plaster pieces, and keep stations stocked * Create sample pieces, window displays and seasonal studio artwork * Help develop new workshops and themes * Cover the studio as shift lead when the Manager is off **What you bring** * A professional portfolio of murals and paintings (required), including at least 2 completed murals * Strong drawing and painting skills: freehand sketching, scaling a design onto a wall, colour mixing and finishing * Expert with acrylics; oils, spray paint, texture or relief work, clay or resin are a plus * Comfortable working on ladders and at height * A background in fine art, illustration or a related field (degree or equivalent experience) * 2+ years teaching or leading art activities for children or families, ideally including toddlers and preschoolers * Energy, patience and a calm voice with a room full of kids and parents * Reliable, organised and tidy * Standard First Aid and CPR, or willingness to certify before opening * A clear Vulnerable Sector Check (we arrange it after the offer) * Availability for weekdays plus some evenings and weekends **What we offer** * $20 to $24 an hour, based on experience, 40 hours a week * A creative lead role in a new studio, with room to grow into programming as we expand * Staff discounts on workshops and parties How to apply Send your resume and a link to your portfolio, including photos of murals and paintings you have completed, to **adam.baddoura@wearepicasso.com**