Sign Painter (Pictorial Artist)

Six Flags; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Buena Park is seeking a Pictorial Artist to create and maintain hand-painted scenic art, murals, signage, and decorative finishes across themed areas. You’ll use hand lettering, faux finishing, and scenic backdrops to bring environments to life, collaborating with Decor, Facilities, and Creative teams to uphold artistic integrity.

The role requires 3–5 years in scenic painting with strong lettering skills and the ability to read design concepts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical training in Fine Art or Scenic Painting preferred.
• Graphic Design or Scenic Painting certifications required.
• 3–5 years of experience in scenic painting or mural work.

Responsibilities

• Paint and maintain scenic backdrops, facades, and environments to match design standards.
• Hand-letter and paint signage throughout the park.
• Apply faux finishes and decorative painting techniques to props and structures.
• Perform touch-up and restoration painting on attractions and facades.
• Collaborate with Decor, Facilities, and Creative teams to ensure thematic consistency.
• Prepare surfaces (sanding, priming, cleaning) for durability and finish quality.
• Mix and color-match paint to established palettes for consistency.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials inventory.

Skills

Hand lettering

Faux finishing

Scenic painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in Fine Art or Scenic Painting

Graphic Design or Scenic Painting certifications

Tools

Reach lifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Overview:

The Pictorial Artist creates and maintains hand-painted scenic art, murals, signage, and decorative finishes throughout the park's themed areas. This role applies specialized painting techniques including hand lettering, faux finishing, and scenic backdrops to bring themed environments to life. The Pictorial Artist works closely with Decor, Facilities, and Creative teams to ensure all painted elements reflect the intended theme, story, and visual quality guests expect. Through this craftsmanship, the role maintains the artistic integrity of the park's attractions and facades.

Salary Details: $25.21 / hr - $37.74 / hr

Responsibilities:

• Paint and maintain scenic backdrops, facades, and themed environments to match approved design and color standards, using carts, reach lifts, and scissor lifts as needed to access work areas.


• Hand-letter and paint signage throughout the park, including directional, menu, and decorative signage.


• Apply faux finishes and decorative painting techniques (wood grain, stone, aging/distressing) to props and structures.


• Perform touch-up and restoration painting on existing attractions, facades, and props to maintain visual quality.


• Collaborate with Decor, Facilities, and Creative teams to interpret design concepts and ensure thematic consistency.


• Prepare surfaces (sanding, priming, cleaning) prior to painting to ensure durability and finish quality.


• Mix and color-match paint to established palettes for consistency across the park.


• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and supplies, including inventory of paints and materials.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED.


• Vocational / technical training, emphasis in Fine Art, Illustration, Scenic Painting preferred.


• Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or Scenic Painting certifications required.


• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in scenic painting, sign painting, mural work, or a related decorative arts field.


• Strong hand-lettering and freehand painting skills.


• Ability to gun shade and blend colors for realistic, dimensional finishes.


• Proficiency in color-matching and mixing to established palettes.


• Knowledge of faux finishing techniques (wood grain, stone, aging/distressing).


• Ability to read and interpret design concepts, blueprints, or reference art provided by the Creative team.


• Comfortable operating or being trained to operate reach lifts and scissor lifts.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality across large-scale and small-scale work.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.