Universal Orlando Resort · 7 hours ago
Artist, Animation Figure Finish
Universal Orlando Resort is a leading entertainment destination, and they are seeking an Artist for Animation Figure Finish. The role involves maintaining the aesthetics and function of animated figures, props, and sets, including cleaning, repairing, and painting various components.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, and install flexible and non-flexible skins, coverings (including costumes, wigs, fur, and feathers), and support structures for animated figures. This includes planning/preparing for work, cleaning, repairing, painting of silicone and fiberglass skins and shells, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Mends or replaces costumes and other figure coverings. Painting processes to include properly assessing, mixing, and applying airbrush and/or faux paint techniques, automotive paint applications, as well as wet/dry brush and sponge painting
Maintain sets within Rides and Shows to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, sculpting, construction, painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work. Maintenance of show sets to include mending or replacing backdrops, curtains, scrims, and other set related soft materials. Painting techniques to include brushing, rolling, blending, spraying, and faux finishing techniques of show sets
Maintain, fabricate, and install show props to include planning/preparing for work, cleaning, molding, casting, construction, finishing/painting, cleaning of work area, and documenting work
Assist Ride and Show Maintenance with access into figures, props, and sets for their inspections and repairs to include mechanical disassembly and assembly of parts related to animated figures
Maintain, fabricate, and install/embed fasteners and attachments for animated figures, sets, and props. This can include buckles, straps, zippers, snaps, stand-offs, tabs, and various inserts
Inspect figures, sets, props, shop facilities, equipment, and tools for any wear/damage and document findings. Assist in show quality walk-throughs, assessing animated figures, show sets and props for necessary repairs and improvements
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school degree or GED is required
3+ years set/prop fabrication and maintenance with the finishing aspect of animated figures is required
Valid Florida Driver's License/required to operate company vehicles
Preferred
Associate's degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent
Bachelor's degree is preferred - Visual Arts, Scenery Production, Technical Theater, Costuming or equivalent