Theme/Prop Artist
About The Position
Do you want to be a part of something unbelievable? Do you love the weird, unusual, and strange? Then we have the job for you- Ripley Entertainment is looking for an Art Department Artist! Located in Orlando, FL, Ripley Entertainment is a worldwide entertainment company with attractions like Ripley’s Aquariums, Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! Odditoriums, Ripley’s Mirror Mazes, and Ripley’s Moving Theatres. Whether it’s drawing tattoos on a wax figure of the most tattooed woman in the world, repairing a medieval torture device, or traveling to different locations to install exhibits this job has something for everyone.
Requirements
- Knowledge of fabrication. (Carpentry, molding and casting, sculpting, fiber glassing, theme painting, airbrushing, body casting.)
- Familiar with the industry standard resins and silicones such as Smooth-On products.
- Must have an eye for detail including the ability to stage, place, and secure exhibits.
- Schedule must be flexible to accommodate the business needs. Travel will be required.
- Highly motivated with a good attitude.
- Resourceful and a good problem solver.
Nice To Haves
- Photoshop, Zbrush, Blender, 3D Printing and 3D Modeling experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Creating wax and resin figures.
- Repairing/restoring of exhibits.
- Theming props for galleries.
- Ensuring everything leaving the Art Department meets standards both in quality and durability.
- Providing ideas on projects.
- Ability to pack, unpack, move, and setup traveling shows and projects in a timely matter.
- Be willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
