Scenic / Theme Painter

Artjobs; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life & AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

EAP

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance

On-The-Job Training & Certifications

Night Shift Differential

Job summary

Artjobs in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled Scenic Painter to create large-scale faux finishes and murals for theme parks and resorts. You will collaborate with other trades and adapt from fine art to labor-intensive work across various project phases.

Candidates need 5+ years in themed-environment painting, experience with high-performance paints, HVLP sprayers, and working at heights. A strong portfolio, safety record, and ability to read design references are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scenic painting experience within themed environments
• Experience with high performance paints and pass respirator fit test
• Experience operating HVLP sprayers, air guns, pressure washers, and other powered tools
• Comfort working from heights using ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts (up to 120 ft preferred)
• 3-year safe driving record evidenced through motor vehicle history
• Track record of positive customer interactions
• Track record of cross-trade teamwork
• Ability to read and interpret design references, paint specifications, and other construction documentation
• Ability to lift 60 lbs independently

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces or workspaces for coverage or paint application
• Execute high-quality scenic painting including faux finishes, aging / distressing, woodgraining, color matching, texturing, and large-format painting
• Repair, mold, shape, and sculpt objects using materials such as epoxy / Polygem, Bondo, and fiberglass (FRP)

Skills

Scenic painting

Night shift

Teamwork

Design references

Tools

HVLP sprayers

Air guns

Pressure washers

Ladders/scaffolds/aerial lifts

Job description

Connecting Creative Minds, Arts & Creative Opportunities and Jobs

We are growing and seeking highly skilled Scenic Painters that have experience with large-scale faux finishes as well as murals. Ideal candidates must be able to safely meet the fast-paced, demands of our theme park and resorts clients, and they mustbe comfortable working across other construction trades as needed during different phases of our projects (i.e.; work will vary from fine art to labor-intensive activities).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces or workspaces for coverage or paint application
• Execute high-quality scenic painting including faux finishes, aging / distressing, woodgraining, color matching, texturing, and large-format painting
• Repair, mold, shape, and sculpt objects using materials such as epoxy / Polygem, Bondo, and fiberglass (FRP)

Pathway to Growth:

Because we are a small, tight-knit team, there are many opportunities to cross-train and explore techniques and trades that are both inside and outside of your expertise. In addition, we are always looking for team members that are ready to take on leadership responsibilities, such as leading small crews as well as supervising entire job sites. There are both vertical and horizontal paths for growing your career.

Qualifications:

• Schedules are driven by project contracts, primarily working nights from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Portfolio demonstrating: 5+ years of scenic painting experience within themed environments
• Prior experience mixing and applying high performance paints (must pass a respirator fit test)
• Prior experience operating and troubleshooting HVLP paint sprayers, air guns, pressure washers, and other powered tools
• Comfort working from heights using ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts (must have prior experience operating aerial lift, up to 120 ft preferred)
• 3-year safe driving record as evidenced through motor vehicle history records
• Track record of positive customer interactions
• Track record of cross-trade teamwork
• Ability to read and interpret design references, paint specifications, and other construction documentation
• Ability to lift 60 lbs independently

Preferred:

• Prior experience in the field (outside of a shop environment)
• Competitive Pay with Night Shift Differential
• No travel required - all job sites are local
• Medical
• Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Education Assistance
• On-The-Job Paid Training & Certifications