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

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking skilled artisans to maintain and repair animated figures, props, and sets in rides and shows. You’ll handle silicone/fiberglass skins, costumes, and scenic elements while applying paints, finishes, and fabrications to keep visuals and safety standards intact.

Responsibilities include planning, cleaning, documenting work, and assisting with inspections. A strong background in sculpture, carpentry, sewing, and mechanical work is expected, with a focus on quality

Qualifications

• Experience with silicone and fiberglass repairs and finishing.
• Skills in scenic painting, faux finishing, and airbrushing.
• Proficiency in carpentry, prop fabrication, and costume handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install skins, coverings, and props for animated figures.
• Repair and finish silicone/fiberglass skins and shells; paint and document work.
• Mend or replace costumes and figure coverings; apply paint/finishes on sets.
• Assist with access for inspections and repairs to figures, props, and sets.
• Fabricate and install fasteners and attachments; manage parts and inserts.
• Inspect assets and work areas, documenting wear and repairs.
• Comply with Environmental, Health & Safety policies; participate in safety walks.

Skills

Silicone repair

Fiberglass repair

Scenic painting

Airbrushing

Carpentry

Sculpting

Mold making

Mechanics

Education

High school or GED

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

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

Tools

Airbrush tools

Paint equipment

Fiberglass tools

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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