Scenic Painter - Backdrops, Faux Finishes & Murals

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking a skilled scenic painter to provide comprehensive painting services across the resort. The role involves preparing tools, creating faux finishes, color matching, and painting backdrops and props.

You will prep surfaces, maintain painting documentation, follow safety policies, and perform other duties as assigned. A strong portfolio in decorative painting and experience with airbrush/brush techniques is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s in Visual Arts is preferred.
• Minimum three years painting experience; five years for higher tier.
• Experience with faux finishes and backdrops is desirable.
• Must follow EH&S policies.

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.
• Field color matching and mix paints for assignments.
• Draw, layout and paint backdrops and murals with brush or airbrush.
• Paint 2D/3D fields and props.
• Prep surfaces: clean, caulk, sand, prime and base coat.
• Clean up and store equipment after painting tasks.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Faux finishes

Color matching

Backdrop painting

Prop painting

Surface preparation

Tool preparation

Airbrush/brush techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's in Visual Arts (preferred)

Job description

Universal Orlando is seeking a skilled scenic painter to provide comprehensive painting services across the resort. The role involves preparing tools, creating faux finishes, color matching, and painting backdrops and props.

You will prep surfaces, maintain painting documentation, follow safety policies, and perform other duties as assigned. A strong portfolio in decorative painting and experience with airbrush/brush techniques is valued.