What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theme/Prop Artist position at Ripley Entertainment Inc?
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.
Duties and skills needed include:
- Help in creating wax and resin figures to be shown in our locations.
- Repairing/restoring of exhibits.
- Theming props for galleries.
- Ensuring everything leaving the art department meets a certain set of standards both in quality and durability.
- Maintaining a positive culture with your fellow employees.
- Providing ideas on projects.
- Ability to pack, unpack, move, and set up traveling shows/projects in a timely matter.
- Be willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Knowledge of fabrication. (Carpentry, molding and casting, sculpting, fiber glassing, theme painting, airbrushing, makeup application, hair punching, body casting.)
- Familiar with the industry standard resins and silicones such as Smooth-On products.
- Photoshop, Zbrush, and 3D Modeling experience is a plus.
- Must have an eye for detail including the ability to stage, place, and secure exhibits.
- Schedule must be flexible to accommodate the business needs. Occasional travel will be required.
- Highly motivated with a good attitude.
- Resourceful and a good problem solver.
Most importantly you must have a fun and energetic personality and love the weird and unusual. Now is your chance to come join the Ripley Family! Believe it Or Not!
