Theme/Prop Artist

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!