Silicone Artist

LF Studios•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

LifeFormations is a designer and fabricator of animatronic figures and scenic elements for theme parks, exhibits, and visitor centers worldwide. The Silicone Artist works with project leads to create molds and castings for silicone and fiberglass characters and scenic elements, and helps produce finished silicone skins and fiberglass parts. The role involves surface integration of varied materials, solving mold-making challenges, and developing methods for material applications. The position calls for someone who can work independently and collaboratively, move efficiently between tasks, and maintain focus and quality in a creative studio with changing processes and priorities. The artist is expected to maintain a safe, clean workspace and follow company quality assurance policies. This is a full-time role, with schedule flexibility for extended hours as needed on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements

Three years of experience in a related field, supported by a portfolio.
Working knowledge of RTV silicone and molding and casting processes.
Professional references who can speak to craft, accountability, and efficiency.
Strong problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of fiberglass production, carpentry, and steel fabrication.
Experience with electric and pneumatic hand power tools.
Dependability.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma.
Flexibility in schedule to allow for extended hours as needed on a project-by-project basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with surface bodywork, including preparing surfaces for paint.
Leadership mindset and ability to lead a small- to medium-sized team.
Experience patching and seaming silicone.
Experience painting silicone.
Experience integrating costume elements with silicone.
Production paint experience.

Responsibilities

Work with project leads to create quality molds and castings for silicone and fiberglass characters and scenic elements.
Solve mold-making process challenges and innovate strategies and methods.
Assist in producing high-quality finished silicone skins and fiberglass parts.
Assist with integrating a variety of materials into surfaces, often within the same character.
Stay focused and productive throughout the day.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Adapt to changing processes and priorities in a creative studio environment.
Adhere to company quality assurance policies.
Be accountable for performance and the cleanliness of the occupied workspace.
Develop new methods and techniques for material applications.