Artist, Figure Finish Tech (3rd) (Automotive Painting Experience)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

10d

About The Position

Maintain the original aesthetics and function of animated figures, props, and sets within Rides and Shows. Work includes cleaning, repairing, installing, and finishing or painting skins, shells, costumes, props, and set pieces, as well as providing access to these assets for Ride and Show Mechanics. The role uses techniques, materials, and tools for silicone skin repair, fiberglass repair and finishing, scenic and faux painting, airbrushing, automotive painting, carpentry, sculpting, mold making, casting, fabrication, sewing, costuming, patterning, wig care, mechanical work, and problem solving. The position also involves maintaining and fabricating show sets and props; inspecting figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools; documenting findings and completed work; and assisting Ride and Show Maintenance with mechanical access, disassembly, and assembly. The employee participates in show-quality walkthroughs and follows established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
At least 3 years of set and prop fabrication and maintenance experience, including the finishing aspect of animated figures, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License, required to operate company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming, or an equivalent field.
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming, or an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings—including costumes, wigs, fur, and feathers—and support structures for animated figures.
Plan and prepare work; clean, repair, and paint silicone and fiberglass skins and shells; clean work areas; and document work.
Mend or replace costumes and other figure coverings.
Assess, mix, and apply airbrush and faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, and wet/dry brush and sponge painting.
Maintain ride and show sets, including planning and preparation, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, work-area cleanup, and documentation.
Mend or replace backdrops, curtains, scrims, and other soft set materials.
Apply brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux-finishing techniques to show sets.
Maintain, fabricate, and install show props, including planning and preparation, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing and painting, work-area cleanup, and documentation.
Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access to figures, props, and sets for inspections and repairs, including mechanical disassembly and assembly of parts related to animated figures.
Maintain, fabricate, and install or embed fasteners and attachments for animated figures, sets, and props, including buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and inserts.
Inspect figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools for wear or damage and document findings.
Assist in show-quality walkthroughs, assessing animated figures, show sets, and props for needed repairs and improvements.
Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and training, and participate in team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.