Toy Painter/ Airbrush Artist

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is partnering with a client in Los Angeles to hire a skilled Painter / Airbrush Artist for the development and finishing of toys, figures, dolls, and accessories. You will apply paint and finishes to small-scale products, using airbrush techniques for smooth base layers, precise color work, and high-quality detailing.

Collaboration with designers and product developers is essential throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience painting toys, figures, dolls, miniatures, models, props, or similar products.
• Strong airbrushing and hand-painting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a steady hand.
• Understanding of paint application, color matching, blending, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work with small-scale components and intricate details.
• Portfolio or examples of painting/airbrushing work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Paint and finish toy figures, dolls, accessories, and other small-scale products.
• Apply base coats, color layers, details, and specialty finishes with precision.
• Use airbrush techniques to apply smooth, consistent base layers and color.
• Match colors and maintain consistency across products and components.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, masking, and priming as needed.
• Follow product specifications, color standards, and visual references.
• Perform touch-ups and corrections to ensure a high-quality finished product.
• Collaborate with designers, product developers, and other creative team members throughout the development process.

Skills

Airbrushing

Hand-painting

Attention to detail

Color matching

Small-scale work

Portfolio preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Painter / Airbrush Artist to support the development and finishing of toys, figures, dolls, and accessories.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail and experience applying paint and finishes to small-scale products and components.

Responsibilities

• Paint and finish toy figures, dolls, accessories, and other small-scale products.
• Apply base coats, color layers, details, and specialty finishes with precision.
• Use airbrush techniques to apply smooth, consistent base layers and color.
• Match colors and maintain consistency across products and components.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, masking, and priming as needed.
• Follow product specifications, color standards, and visual references.
• Perform touch-ups and corrections to ensure a high-quality finished product.
• Collaborate with designers, product developers, and other creative team members throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience painting toys, figures, dolls, miniatures, models, props, or similar products.
• Strong airbrushing and hand-painting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a steady hand.
• Understanding of paint application, color matching, blending, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work with small-scale components and intricate details.
• Portfolio or examples of painting/airbrushing work preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong airbrushing and hand-painting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a steady hand.
• Understanding of paint application, color matching, blending, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to work with small-scale components and intricate details.

Preferred Skills

• Portfolio or examples of painting/airbrushing work preferred.
• Experience within the toy, doll, collectibles, model, or entertainment/prop industries.
• Experience working with a variety of paints, finishes, and materials.
• Experience working from product samples, technical drawings, or visual references.