Painter Show Finisher, Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Painter Show Finisher, where creativity meets craftsmanship! This role involves producing and maintaining themed show sets and characters using a variety of materials and techniques. You'll work in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges that arise while ensuring the highest quality finishes. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll contribute to creating magical experiences for guests. If you have a passion for artistry and a strong background in scenic painting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Creative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience with scenic painting and related fields.
• Portfolio demonstrating past work with animated figures and painting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop material finishes using various techniques.
• Utilize resources for color matching and scenic treatments.

Skills

Scenic Painting

Silicone Repairs

Fur and Feathering Techniques

Airbrushing Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Minimum 5 Years Experience in Scenic Painting

Valid Florida Driver's License

Tools

Standard Office Software

Mobile Electronic Devices

Job description

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Painter Show Finisher will produce and maintain themed show sets, props, figures, and characters in a shop and/or field environment. The Painter Show Finisher will use multiple mediums and materials including FRP, butyrate, latex, oil base products, adhesives, urethanes, silicone, poly-mixes, acrylics, enamels, and black light. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $36.49 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop material finishes from documented and undocumented sources.
2. Utilize an array of materials and techniques to problem solve issues as they arise.
3. Use fur, feathering, and sewing techniques.
4. Use resources for animated figure skin color matching to documented standards.
5. Handle cleaning chemicals and supplies as required.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Valid Florida driver’s license.
2. Capable of working overnight hours.
3. Minimum of five years’ experience in scenic painting or related field.
4. Experience with silicone repairs and painting, plastisol/hot melt skin buttering, sculpting with various mediums, tree and foliage fabrication, fur and feathering techniques, scenic set painting, scenic treatments pertaining to attractions, airbrushing skills, and/or extensive hand painting techniques.
5. Possess and present a portfolio reflecting past work experiences and projects related to animated figures, skins, mold making, vehicles, dry brush, wash and faux texture painting techniques, and character finishes.
6. Knowledge of human anatomy artistically and mechanically.
7. Applied skills in fur, sewing, and pattern making.
8. Basic understanding of black light paint and techniques.
9. Knowledge of fiberglass and butyrate repairs and maintenance.
10. Sculpting ability demonstrating a variety of forms, subjects, and techniques.
11. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
12. Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the Walt Disney Company brands, including Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, etc.
2. Computer proficiency in a Windows environment.

Additional Information:

Schedule Availability: Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.