Artist, Figure Finish Tech (3rd)

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled Set/Prop Fabricator to maintain and repair animated figures, skins, props, and sets for rides and shows. The role involves painting, finishing, carpentry, and assemblies, with emphasis on safety and quality control.

You will work with silicone and fiberglass skins, decorative finishes, and fabrications, ensuring performance and aesthetics meet show requirements. A strong eye for detail and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years set/prop fabrication and maintenance with finishing
• Experience with animated figures, skins, and props preferred
• Knowledge of silicone skin repair, fiberglass repair, scenic painting, faux finishing, and related techniques

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install skins, coverings, and support structures for animated figures.
• Maintain sets, backdrops, curtains, scrims, and related soft materials; perform painting and finishing.
• Maintain, fabricate, and install/show props including molding, casting, finishing/painting.
• Assist in access for inspections and repairs of figures, props, and sets.
• Inspect assets and documentation for wear/damage and recommend repairs.

Skills

Set/prop fabrication

Painting and finishing

Carpentry and sculpting

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production

Tools

Airbrushing techniques

Mold making

Casting

Sewing/Costuming

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintain the original aesthetics and function of the animated figures, props, and sets within the Rides and Shows. The responsibilities will include cleaning, repairing, installing, and finishing/painting skins, shells, costumes, props, and set pieces as well as access into these assets for Ride and Show Mechanics. Knowledge of all techniques, materials, and tools involved in silicone skin repair, fiberglass repair and finishing, scenic painting, faux finishing, airbrushing, automotive painting, carpentry, sculpting, mold making, casting, fabrication, sewing, costuming, patterning, wig care, mechanical work, and problem solving will be utilized.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including costumes, 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
• Maintain sets within Rides and Shows to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Maintenance of show sets to include mending or replacing backdrops, curtains, scrims, and other set related soft materials. Painting techniques to include brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux finishing techniques of show sets.
• Maintain, fabricate, and install show props to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing/painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work.
• Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access into figures, props, and sets for their inspections and repairs to include mechanical disassembly and assembly of parts related to animated figures.
• 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.
• Inspect figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools for any wear/damage and document findings. Assist in show quality walk-throughs, assessing animated figures, show sets and props for necessary repairs and improvements.
• 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:

Valid Florida Driver's License/ required to operate company vehicles

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

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