Theme Shop Sculptor - Create 3D Characters & Props

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities with promo

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells is seeking a Theme Shop Sculptor to create traditional and character sculptures for our properties. You will translate 2‑D concepts into 3‑D pieces, work across mediums, and help lead creative projects with the team.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody Lead with Love, guide associates, and deliver guest experiences. This temporary role starts immediately through mid‑to‑late November 2026, with pay ranging from $27 to $34 per hour based

Qualifications

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

Skills

Sculpting

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school certificates

Job description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells is seeking a Theme Shop Sculptor to create traditional and character sculptures for our properties. You will translate 2‑D concepts into 3‑D pieces, work across mediums, and help lead creative projects with the team.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody Lead with Love, guide associates, and deliver guest experiences. This temporary role starts immediately through mid‑to‑late November 2026, with pay ranging from $27 to $34 per hour based