Painter Show Finisher, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned entertainment company as a Painter Show Finisher, where you'll bring themed show sets and characters to life! This role involves utilizing various materials and techniques to create stunning visual experiences. With a focus on creativity and craftsmanship, you'll work on projects that inspire magic and joy for audiences. If you have a passion for scenic painting and a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to contribute to a vibrant team dedicated to storytelling and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Creative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in scenic painting or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work in animated figures and textures.

Responsibilities

• Develop material finishes from documented and undocumented sources.
• Utilize an array of materials and techniques to problem solve issues.
• Match skin colors of animated figures to documented standards.

Skills

Scenic Painting

Silicone Repairs

Airbrushing

Communication Skills

Sewing Techniques

Pattern Making

Black Light Paint Techniques

Fiberglass Repairs

Education

5+ Years Experience in Scenic Painting

Tools

Office Software

Mobile Devices

Job description

Painter Show Finisher, Walt Disney World

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, acrythanes, 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:

• Develop material finishes from documented and undocumented sources
• Utilize an array of materials and techniques to problem solve issues as they arise
• Use fur, feathering, and sewing techniques
• Match skin colors of animated figures to documented standards
• Handle cleaning chemicals and supplies as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Ability to work overnight hours
• Minimum of five years’ experience in scenic painting or related field
• Experience with silicone repairs, painting, sculpting with various mediums, scenic set painting, airbrushing, and hand painting techniques
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work in animated figures, skins, mold making, vehicles, textures, and character finishes
• Knowledge of human anatomy both artistically and mechanically
• Skills in fur, sewing, and pattern making
• Basic understanding of black light paint techniques
• Knowledge of fiberglass and butyrate repairs
• Proficiency in sculpting techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in office software and mobile devices

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Disney brands like Star Wars, Marvel, etc.
• Computer proficiency in Windows environment

Additional Information:

Our theme parks and resorts operate 24/7, and schedules may vary.