Figure Finish Tech - Props, Skins & Sets

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair animated figures, skins, props, and sets within the Rides and Shows. Responsibilities include cleaning, repairing, installing and finishing skins, shells, costumes, and props, with access for inspections by Ride and Show Mechanics.

Experience in silicone/F fiberglass skin repair, painting, carpentry, sewing, and fabrication is essential. A High school degree is required; higher degrees preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including costumes, wigs, fur, and feathers), and support structures for animated figures.
• Mends or replaces costumes and other figure coverings.
• Painting processes to include airbrush and/or faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, as well as wet/dry brush and sponge painting.
• Maintain sets to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, and documenting work.
• Assist show maintenance with access into figures, props, and sets for inspections and repairs.

Skills

Set fabrication

Prop maintenance

Finishing

Sculpting

Carpentry

Sewing

Education

High school degree or GED

Associate’s degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production/Technical Theater/Costuming or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts/Scenery Production/Technical Theater/Costuming or equivalent

Tools

Airbrush

Fiberglass tools

Carpentry tools

Sculpting tools

Mold making tools

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair animated figures, skins, props, and sets within the Rides and Shows. Responsibilities include cleaning, repairing, installing and finishing skins, shells, costumes, and props, with access for inspections by Ride and Show Mechanics.

Experience in silicone/F fiberglass skin repair, painting, carpentry, sewing, and fabrication is essential. A High school degree is required; higher degrees preferred.