Artist, Figure Finish Tech (3rd)

About the role

Maintain the original aesthetics and function of the animated figures, props, and sets within the Rides and Shows. Responsibilities include cleaning, repairing, installing, and finishing/painting skins, shells, costumes, props, and set pieces, as well as providing access into these assets for Ride and Show Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including costumes, wigs, fur, and feathers), and support structures for animated figures, including planning, cleaning, repairing, and painting of silicone and fiberglass skins and shells.
• Mend or replace costumes and other figure coverings.
• Apply painting processes such as airbrushing, faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, wet/dry brush, and sponge painting.
• Maintain sets within Rides and Shows, including planning, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, and documenting work.
• Mend or replace backdrops, curtains, scrims, and other set-related soft materials.
• Use brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux finishing techniques for show sets.
• Maintain, fabricate, and install show props, including planning, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing/painting, and documenting work.
• Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access into figures, props, and sets for inspections and repairs, including mechanical disassembly and assembly.
• Maintain, fabricate, and install/embed fasteners and attachments for animated figures, sets, and props, such as buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and various inserts.
• Inspect figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools for wear/damage and document findings.
• Assist in show quality walk-throughs, assessing animated figures, show sets, and props for necessary repairs and improvements.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree in Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming, or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming, or equivalent is preferred.
• 3+ years of set/prop fabrication and maintenance with finishing aspects of animated figures is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles.

Skills

• Silicone skin repair
• Fiberglass repair and finishing
• Scenic painting and faux finishing
• Airbrushing and automotive painting
• Carpentry and sculpting
• Mold making and casting
• Fabrication and mechanical work
• Sewing, costuming, and patterning
• Wig care and maintenance
• Problem-solving

Universal Orlando offers a competitive compensation package.