Theme Shop Sculptor — Craft 3D Characters & Figures

Kalahari Resorts LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities with promo

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Employee events & perks at resorts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Theme Shop Sculptor at our Wisconsin Dells property. You will create traditional and character sculptures for resort use, leading with our Promise to Lead with Love while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include translating 2-D concepts into 3-D pieces, working with diverse materials, and collaborating with a team of artists to complete projects. Immediate start through mid-to-late November 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sculptor is required.
• Experience in finishing adding fur, feathers, paint, and other details to a cast sculpture preferred.
• Trade school and/or related field certificates are helpful but not required.
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team and use core values and service expectations listed in the Kalahari Promise daily.
• Sculpt both cartoon and realistic elements.
• Sculpt object according to plans and specifications.
• Large and small-scale sculpting.
• Translating a 2-D concept into a 3-D piece.
• Working with variety of mediums- clay, silicon, rubber, epoxy, foam, carving, etc.
• Collaborate with other artists and craftsmen to complete projects.
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
• Carry out cost and quantity estimates of raw materials required for a finishing project.
• Select choice materials needed.
• Implement safety and health regulations during work operations to ensure environmentally friendly and safe structure.

Job description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Theme Shop Sculptor at our Wisconsin Dells property. You will create traditional and character sculptures for resort use, leading with our Promise to Lead with Love while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include translating 2-D concepts into 3-D pieces, working with diverse materials, and collaborating with a team of artists to complete projects. Immediate start through mid-to-late November 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.