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 may include:
-Creating wax and resin figures.
-Wax figure paint artist.
-Figure Finish
-Portrait Painter
-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 set up traveling shows and projects in a timely manner.
-Be willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
-Knowledge of fabrication. (Carpentry, molding and casting, sculpting, fiberglassing, theme painting, airbrushing, body casting.)
-Familiar with the industry standard resins and silicones such as Smooth-On products.
- Photoshop, Zbrush, Blender, 3D Printing, 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. 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, love the weird and unusual. Now’s your chance to come join the Ripley’s Family! Believe it Or Not!
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of fabrication (carpentry, molding and casting, sculpting, fiberglassing, theme painting, airbrushing, body casting)
- Familiarity with industry standard resins and silicones such as Smooth-On products
- Ability to pack, unpack, move, and set up traveling shows and projects
- Must have an eye for detail, including the ability to stage, place, and secure exhibits
- Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs; travel required
- Highly motivated with a good attitude
- Resourceful and a good problem solver
- Photoshop, Zbrush, Blender, 3D Printing, and 3D Modeling experience
What We Do
Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has grown to be a global leader in family entertainment with more than 100 attractions across nine countries. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Aquariums, Guinness World Records attractions, Great Wolf Lodge (Niagara Falls), wax museums, traveling shows, miniature golf courses, mirror mazes, and more, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, and online content. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment is a proud member of The Jim Pattison Group, Canada’s largest private company.
