Theme/Prop Artist

Ripley Entertainment Inc•Orlando, FL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Ripley Entertainment is looking for an Art Department Artist to join their team in Orlando, FL. This worldwide entertainment company, known for attractions like Ripley’s Aquariums, Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! Odditoriums, Ripley’s Mirror Mazes, and Ripley’s Moving Theatres, offers a unique role involving tasks such as drawing tattoos on wax figures, repairing medieval torture devices, and installing exhibits at various locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the weird and unusual.

Requirements

Knowledge of fabrication (Carpentry, molding and casting, sculpting, fiberglassing, theme painting, airbrushing, body casting).
Familiar with the industry standard resins and silicones such as Smooth-On products.
Must have an eye for detail, including the ability to stage, place, and secure exhibits.
Schedule must be flexible to accommodate the business needs.
Travel will be required.
Highly motivated with a good attitude.
Resourceful and a good problem solver.

Nice To Haves

Photoshop, Zbrush, Blender, 3D Printing, and 3D Modeling experience is a plus.
Fun and energetic personality, love the weird and unusual.

Responsibilities

Creating wax and resin figures.
Wax figure paint artist.
Figure Finish
Portrait Painter
Repairing/restoring of exhibits.
Theming props for galleries.
Ensuring everything leaving the Art Department meets standards both in quality and durability.
Providing ideas on projects.
Ability to pack, unpack, move, and set up traveling shows and projects in a timely manner.
Be willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.