Artist, Creative Fabrication

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking an experienced prop and figure fabrication specialist to fabricate, repair and finish a wide range of animated figures, show props, costumes and related set pieces. You will mold, paint, and assemble silicone and fiberglass skins, while ensuring accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities include documenting workflows in SOPs and Maximo, maintaining fasteners and attachments, and upholding safety standards in a fast-paced theme park environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of set/prop fabrication and maintenance with finishing for animated figures.
• Experience with silicone, fiberglass skins, and prop construction is required.
• Knowledge of safety and documentation practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, troubleshoot, and repair skins, coverings, and support structures for animated figures.
• Repair and fabricate show props through molding, casting, finishing, and painting.
• Maintain and install fasteners for figures, sets, and props (buckles, zippers, snaps, etc.).
• Document projects via SOPs, planning sheets, DTI forms, material requests, and Maximo records.
• Repair costumes and set soft goods (backdrops, curtains, scrims).
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold making

Silicone work

Sculpting

Fiberglass repair

Carpentry

Casting

Mechanical assembly

Sewing

Pattern making

Wig care

Paint & color matching

Scenic finishing

Airbrushing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production/Technical Theater/Costuming (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production/Technical Theater/Costuming (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Fabricate, repair, and finish the aesthetic portions of animatronic figures, ride vehicles, props and other elements of Universal Parks and Resorts. Responsibilities include mold making, working with silicone, sculpting, fiberglass repair, carpentry, casting, mechanical skills assembling and disassembling figure shells, sewing, pattern making, wig care, pigmentation and painting including color matching, scenic applications, faux finishes, automotive spray, and airbrushing techniques.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricate, troubleshoot, and repair flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including wigs, fur, and feathers), and support structures for animated figures. This includes planning/preparing for work, cleaning, repairing, painting of silicone and fiberglass skins and shells, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Mends or replaces costumes and other figure coverings. Painting processes to include properly assessing, mixing, and applying airbrush and/or faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, as well as wet/dry brush and sponge painting. Painting techniques to include brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux finishing techniques.
• Repair and Fabricate show props to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing/painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work.
• Maintain, fabricate, and install/embed fasteners and attachments for animated figures, sets, and props. This can include buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and various inserts.
• Properly document and update projects and processes through SOP’s, Project Planning Sheets, DTI’s, Material Requests Forms and other documentation standards as required. Properly track and record required information through Maximo.
• Repair and Fabricate costumes and other figure coverings and fabricate/repair show set soft goods (backdrops, curtains, scrims).
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years set/prop fabrication and maintenance with the finishing aspect of animated figures is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid Florida State Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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Advertised: Sep 25 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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