Senior Artist (Figure Finishing & Props)

Job Summary:

Career with a Difference

Hong Kong Disneyland delivers world-class service and lifetime memories for our Guests. As a Cast Member, you will be an important part of the Disney Show. Working at Hong Kong Disneyland offers you the opportunity to participate in comprehensive training and experience excellent career development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Figure Finishing & Props Team is responsible for maintaining the visual quality and show readiness of static/animatronics figures (human & animal), faux fur, skins, and attraction props throughout the park. This role combines hands-on artistic craftsmanship with day-to-day team leadership, maintenance planning, and proactive show quality management. The position works primarily during overnight shifts and partners closely with Operations, Attraction Engineering, and Creative teams to ensure all attraction assets consistently meet Disney show standards.

Working Environment

• Regular overnight shift work.
• Occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Work on elevated platforms, aerial lifts, ladders, and access systems.
• Work in confined or restricted-access attraction environments.
• Work near water features and show systems.
• Safe handling of paints, coatings, solvents, adhesives, and other materials.

Candidates with less experience but strong artistic skills are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a junior-level position. Training and development will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate a team in execution of figure finishing, props maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
• Develop, prioritize, and manage daily work plans to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Execute and coordinate ad-hoc maintenance, emergency repairs, and show recovery work.
• Inspect attractions, costumes, fur, skins, and props, initiating work orders and plans.
• Monitor and recommend strategies for show readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Perform figure finishing, grooming, styling, cleaning, repair, theme painting on static and animatronic figures.
• Maintain finishes using various techniques and materials to achieve convenience and aesthetic.
• Support production and refurbishment projects.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate maintenance.
• Maintain workshop equipment, tools, materials, and inventory.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in painting, finishing, decorative arts, prop fabrication, or related artistic/technical field.
• Knowledge of paint systems, coatings, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to identify color, texture, and finish variations and reproduce them accurately.
• Strong attention to various tasks.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and occasional day shifts based on needs.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and near water.
• Physical capability to lift, climb, and perform hands-on work.
• Flexible, positive, and adaptable mindset.
• Team player who values collaboration and contributes.
• Enthusiastic, approachable, and dedicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in themed entertainment, attractions, art, production, or museum exhibits.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Themed painting and decorative finishing
  • Faux fur grooming and restoration
  • Basic costume repair
  • Sculpting
  • Mold making and casting
  • Prop fabrication and refurbishment
  • Airbrush application
  • Industrial and specialty coatings
• Basic knowledge of soft skins fabrication.
• Experience with 3D printing and 3D modeling.
• Experience in team leading to execution and project management.

Preferred Education

• Higher Diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience in Fine Arts, Theatre & Entertainment Arts, Scenic Art, Prop Fabrication, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.

Additional Information:

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