Sculptor

Nassal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nassal Company in Orlando is seeking a skilled Sculptor to create themed environments, props, and architectural features through sculpting, fabrication, and finishing techniques. This role blends artistic talent with fabrication expertise to turn design concepts into durable, production-ready elements, working with foam, clay, epoxy, fiberglass, and scenic finishes.

You will read blueprints, collaborate with designers and mold makers, maintain safety, mentor junior sculptors, and help uphold

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional sculpting experience.
• Knowledge of clay, plaster, textures, coatings, and epoxy textures is required.
• Experience with foam, fiberglass, epoxy, silicone, and scenic fabrication materials preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and artistic references.
• Strong understanding of themed entertainment, scenic fabrication, props, environments, and architectural features preferred.
• Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a highly creative environment.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and artistic growth.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and shop procedures.
• Sculpt foam, clay, plaster, epoxy, and mixed-media materials into three-dimensional themed elements.
• Create textures, details, and specialty finishes that replicate stone, wood, metal, architectural surfaces, and natural environments.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, renderings, artistic references, and design concepts.
• Fabricate and finish props, facades, scenic components, and custom themed features.
• Apply coatings, epoxy textures, and scenic finishing systems to support final artistic intent.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, mold makers, scenic artists, and cast technicians.
• Inspect work for accuracy, quality, consistency, and adherence to design standards.
• Safely use carving, cutting, sanding, sculpting, and finishing tools.
• Support department schedules and production deadlines.
• Assist with mentoring junior sculptors and developing department craftsmanship standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Artistic Sculpting Skills

Texture Creation & Surface Development

Themed Entertainment Fabrication

Craftsmanship

Creative Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Quality Focus

Job description

The Sculptor is responsible for creating themed environments, scenic elements, props, architectural features, attraction components, and immersive entertainment experiences through sculpting, fabrication, and finishing techniques.

This position combines artistic talent with fabrication expertise to transform design concepts into durable, production-ready themed elements.

The Sculpt Department works extensively with foam, clay, epoxy, fiberglass, coating systems, and scenic finishes to create imaginative environments for themed entertainment projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and shop procedures.
• Sculpt foam, clay, plaster, epoxy, and mixed-media materials into three-dimensional themed elements.
• Create textures, details, and specialty finishes that replicate stone, wood, metal, architectural surfaces, and natural environments.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, renderings, artistic references, and design concepts.
• Fabricate and finish props, facades, scenic components, and custom themed features.
• Apply coatings, epoxy textures, and scenic finishing systems to support final artistic intent.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, mold makers, scenic artists, and cast technicians.
• Inspect work for accuracy, quality, consistency, and adherence to design standards.
• Safely use carving, cutting, sanding, sculpting, and finishing tools.
• Support department schedules and production deadlines.
• Assist with mentoring junior sculptors and developing department craftsmanship standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Additional duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Artistic Sculpting Skills
• Texture Creation & Surface Development
• Themed Entertainment Fabrication
• Craftsmanship
• Creative Problem Solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Quality Focus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of professional sculpting experience required.
• Knowledge of clay, plaster, textures, coatings, and epoxy textures is required.
• Experience with foam, fiberglass, epoxy, silicone, and scenic fabrication materials preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and artistic references.
• Strong understanding of themed entertainment, scenic fabrication, props, environments, and architectural features preferred.
• Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a highly creative environment.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development and artistic growth.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fabrication environment with exposure to dust, noise, and odors.
• Regular use of PPE such as earplugs, safety glasses, and gloves is required.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends based on project schedules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, sand, mask, and move materials up to 30 lbs. as needed.
• Comfortable standing, bending, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to safely use tools and materials.
• Must maintain continuous awareness of hazards and enforce safety practices.

Why Join Nassal

At The Nassal Company, part of the PCL Family of Companies, every project combines artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our teams are at the heart of creating immersive environments and extraordinary experiences seen across the world.

We provide:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth and certification opportunities.
• A collaborative, safety-focused environment.
• Exposure to one-of-a-kind themed and structural fabrication projects.

Build your craft. Build your career. Build experiences that last - with Nassal.