What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Artist position at Madame Tussauds New York?
Studio Artist
Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St
New York, New York, 10036
United States
Madame Tussauds New York is on the lookout for a Studio Artist (Part-Time) to deliver wax figure maintenance to Madame Tussauds' world class standards.
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*About the Role*
Focus on maintenance of wax figures including repairs to wax and fiberglass, painting wax, hair styling and maintenance of costumes.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver wax figure maintenance to Madame Tussauds world class standard and ensure targets for figure quality Key Performance Indicators are met.
- Ensure all wax figure maintenance requirements are delivered within agreed schedules and budgets.
- Make repairs as appropriate to damaged wax figures.
- Ensure the maintenance of wax figures is done at the appropriate time and in line with MT brand guidelines – damaged figures removed where necessary for repair according to MT protocols.
- Install wax figures as required, ensuring figure positioning, lighting and styling meet the approved figure brief.
- Attend on site wax figure PR events as required; ensure figures are prepared correctly and on time.
- Take wax figures to agreed locations as required for offsite PR events or market research. Ensure figures displayed off site are done so according to MT brand values and quality standards.
- Ensure Merlin Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
About You
Background and Experience:
- Experience in painting and maintaining wax heads ideally, or experience in relevant industry such as film special effects make up, theatre or fine art.
Education/Training:
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Requires specialist painting experience in a variety of materials.
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- Relevant fine art or technical arts degree or equivalent training.
Physical Demands: *
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Ability to lift, push or pull 50-70 lbs.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Work Environment:
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Act as ambassador for Madame Tussauds brand at celebrity PR events and color checks as required.
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- Ability to work on a small team- team player is a must!
The Perks*
You can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package including a 401(k), Merlin Magic Pass, discount in our retail shops, and much more!
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*Everyone Matters at Merlin.*
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
*We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at interview, so if you have any additional requirements due to ill health or a disability, please contact our friendly team to have a discussion. You can get in contact at NAPeopleHUB@merlinentertainments.biz.*
- Location: Madame Tussauds New York,234 W 42nd St*
New York,New York,10036
United States, New York, NY 10036
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Location: Madame Tussauds New York,234 W 42nd St
New York,New York,10036
United States, New York, NY 10036
Job Type: Part-time