Senior Artist (Figure Finishing & Props)
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Hong Kong Disneyland offers extensive benefits and perks to our cast members.
"Working in the most magical place is so much fun!"
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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
This position primarily supports attraction maintenance activities during non-operating hours and may require:
- Regular overnight shift work.
- Occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Work on elevated platforms, aerial lifts, ladders, and access systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate a small team of artist and in the execution of figure finishing, props maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
- Develop, prioritize, and manage daily work plans to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational requirements.
- Execute and coordinate ad-hoc maintenance requests, emergency repairs, and show recovery work to support attraction operations.
- Proactively inspect attraction figures, costumes, fur, skins, and props, initiating work orders and maintenance plans to sustain show readiness and prevent show quality degradation.
- Monitor attraction assets and recommend refurbishment strategies, including preventive maintenance cycle, full-scale skin replacements, fur replacement programs, and major figure restoration projects.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture by maintaining a safe working environment for Cast Members, contractors, and partners.
- Perform figure finishing and restoration work on static/ animatronics figures, scenic props, and show elements across Disney attractions, including but not limited to Mystic Manor, World of Frozen, "it's a small world", Jungle River Cruise, and other themed entertainment venues.
- Apply, repair, and maintain decorative finishes on both hard and soft figure skins using a variety of coatings, paints, adhesives, fillers, and specialized application techniques to achieve and maintain Disney show quality standards.
- Conduct grooming, styling, cleaning, and restoration of faux fur, wigs, costumes, and accessories associated with attraction figures.
- Support fabrication and refurbishment projects involving sculpting, mold making, casting, texturing, finishing, and prop construction.
- Collaborate with Attraction Engineering, Show Quality Standards, Operations, Costuming, and other partners to coordinate maintenance and refurbishment work.
- Maintain workshop equipment, tools, materials, and inventory to support daily operation requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Higher Diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience in Fine Arts, Theatre & Entertainment Arts, Scenic Art, Prop Fabrication, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.
- Experience in painting, finishing, decorative arts, prop fabrication, mascot fabrication, mold & casting, scenic production, or a related artistic/technical field.
- Knowledge of various paint systems, coatings, surface preparation methods, and finishing techniques.
- Ability to identify color, texture, and finish variations and reproduce them accurately.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high show-quality standards.
- Willingness to work overnight shifts as the primary work schedule, with occasional day shifts based on operational requirements.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined or dimly lit environments, near water features, outdoors, and in environments involving chemical products.
- Physically capable of lifting materials, climbing access equipment, and performing hands-on maintenance work.
- Flexible, positive, and adaptable mindset with the ability to respond to changing operational and business needs.
- A caring team player who values collaboration, supports fellow Cast Members, and contributes to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and fun to work with, bringing positive energy and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in themed entertainment, attractions, animation figures, museum exhibits, scenic art, film production, mascot fabrication, costume production, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Themed painting and decorative finishing
- Faux fur grooming and restoration
- Costume repair and maintenance
- Sculpting
- Mold making and casting
- Prop fabrication and refurbishment
- Airbrush application techniques
- Industrial and specialty coatings
- Basic knowledge of costume technology and soft-goods construction.
- Experience with 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and 3D printing technologies.
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
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About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort:
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds. Filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers guests the opportunity to explore eight diverse lands that are home to award-winning, one-of-a-kind attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal wellbeing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spreads its magic through community service programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and families, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited, which is part of a business we call Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
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