Scenic Painter

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled scenic painter to support maintenance and expansion through painting, backdrops and props. The role requires preparing surfaces, selecting and mixing colors, and applying finishes such as faux wood and marble effects.

The candidate will work on resort-wide projects, ensuring quality finishes and adherence to safety policies. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred further education in Visual Arts and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts (preferred) related to painting, drawing or sculpture.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare information, tools and items needed to complete painting tasks.
• Paint faux finishes such as wood graining, marbleizing, aging, sponging and rag rolling.
• Perform field color matching and mix paints to achieve assigned colors.
• Draw, layout and paint backdrops and murals with brush or airbrush.
• Paint 2D and 3D props and surfaces; prep, prime and base coat surfaces.
• Maintain painting area and clean up after tasks; store tools properly.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies as required by Universal Orlando Resort.

Skills

Color matching

Attention to detail

Paint prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a comprehensive scenic painting service, which will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding Universal Orlando.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers and prepares necessary information, tools and items needed to complete assigned painting task.
• Painted Faux Finishes such as wood graining, marbleizing, aging, sponging and rag rolling.
• Field color Matching. Picks colors and mixes paint while using color 10% matching for desired assignment. Creates, maintains and uses painting documentation.
• Drawing, layout and painting of backdrops and murals with 10% either brush or airbrush.
• Paint or airbrush of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional fields and props.
• Preps surface to be painted. Consists of cleaning, scraping, caulking, applying putty, sanding, patching, priming, and base painting (brush and roll) of surfaces.
• Cleans up paint area. Consists of picking up used tarps, scraping, removing tape, cleaning bushes used, cleaning spills, resealing paint cans, and cleaning paint buckets. Then stores equipment/tools in designated storage area.
• 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.

SCOPE

To provide a comprehensive scenic painting service resort wide, which will be instrumental in maintaining and expanding Universal Orlando.

EDUCATION

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree: P-Visual Arts, specializing in painting, drawing, or sculpture is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years minimum experience considered 1st Tier.
• 5 years minimum experience considered 2nd Tier.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPENSATION

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

EEO STATEMENT

Universal is an equal opportunity employer. EOE