Walt Disney World Resort

Jan. 03, 2023

Job Summary:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The Painter Show Finisher will produce and maintain themed show sets, props, figures, and characters in a shop and/or field environment. The Painter Show Finisher will use multiple mediums and materials including FRP, butyrate, latex, oil base products, adhesives, urethanes, silicone, poly-mixes, acrythanes, enamels and black light. The field service position may include work from elevated platforms and confined spaces throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resort property.

The starting pay rate for this position is $33.73

Responsibilities:

• Develop material finishes from documented and undocumented sources
• Utilize an array of materials and techniques to problem solve issues as they arise
• Ability to use fur, feathering and sewing techniques
• Ability to use resources for animated figure skin color matching to documented standards
• Cast members may be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Florida drivers’ license
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a scenic painting or related field
• Experience with silicone repairs and painting, plastisol/hot melt skin buttering, sculpting with various mediums, tree and foliage fabrication, fur and feathering techniques, scenic set painting, scenic treatments pertaining to attractions, airbrushing skills, and/or extensive hand painting techniques
• Possess and present a portfolio reflecting past work experiences and projects of his or her work in relation to animated figures, skins, mold making, vehicles, dry brush, wash and faux texture painting techniques, and character finishes.
• Knowledge of human anatomy artistically and mechanically.
• Applied skills in fur, sewing, and pattern making
• Basic understanding of black light paint and techniques
• Knowledge of fiberglass and butyrate repairs and maintenance
• Sculpting ability demonstrating a variety of forms, subjects, and techniques
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software programs and mobile electronic devices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Walt Disney Company families of brands, including Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, etc.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment

Additional Information!:

Schedule Availability:
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary

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