Technician - Creative

Responsibilities

1. Installation & Maintenance:
   • Oversee the installation and maintenance of themed elements, including facades, rides, interiors, and props.
   • Ensure the quality and durability of creative elements, including scenic designs and other themed areas.
2. Technical Troubleshooting & Repairs:
   • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the maintenance of themed surfaces and elements.
   • Maintain and repair themed surfaces such as concrete rockwork, fiberglass props, fences, and more.
3. Material Use & Application:
   • Expertise in painting techniques, including civil and decorative painting, faux finishes (stone, wood, metal, marble, aging), and color mixing.
   • Work with various materials like fiberglass, cement, polystyrene, polyurethane, and two-component polyurethane paints for industrial applications.
   • Apply realistic faux finishes and aging effects on surfaces, and work with gelcoat for fiberglass and water-based applications.
4. Safety & Compliance:
   • Ensure all installations meet safety standards and guidelines.
   • Perform regular safety checks and assessments to ensure the safety of the themed installations and attractions.
5. Tool Usage & Equipment:
   • Proficient in using a variety of tools, including spray guns, brushes, sandpaper, spatulas, power tools, and trowels for painting and sculpting.
   • Comfortable working with fiberglass, concrete, and other materials for the creation and repair of themed structures.
6. Team Collaboration & Reporting:
   • Report directly to the Theming Maintenance Assistant Manager and collaborate closely with the Theming Fabricator.
   • Provide training and guidance to junior staff on creative systems and processes.
   • Lead training sessions for juniors on various theming and scenic painting, sculpting techniques to ensure the proper surfacing and maintenance of themed areas.
7. Continuous Improvement & Learning:
   • Stay up to date with emerging trends and techniques in the theming industry.
   • Participate in brainstorming sessions for the development of new attractions and themed experiences (as future opportunities arise).

Requirements

1. Education:
   • A degree in applied fine arts is preferable (in addition to Fine Arts, Decorative Painting, Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, or a related field).
2. Experience:
   • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in civil or decorative painting, sculpture, scenic painting, or themed environment creation.
   • Experience working with various materials like fiberglass, concrete, polystyrene, and polyurethane.
3. Skills:
   • Proficiency in color mixing, faux finishing techniques, and application of acrylic, polyurethane, bi-component, and water-based paints.
   • Skilled in spray gun painting and automotive painting processes (for senior roles).
   • Experience with concrete carving, polystyrene carving, and fiberglass work.
   • Strong manual skills and familiarity with tools like spray guns, spatulas, sandpaper, and power tools.
4. Personal Qualities:
   • A strong work ethic and a passion for hands-on tasks.
   • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
   • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
   • Fluency in English is required.