An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
Can you make new wood look like ancient stone? Can you turn a simple prop into a mysterious, weathered artifact with just your artistic skill? Escapology is looking for a talented Scenic Artist to join our creative workshop. In this role, you are more than a painter; you are a storyteller. You will be responsible for creating the atmosphere, mood, and realism of our escape rooms through expert painting, texturing, and finishing. This is a hands-on artistic role where your work directly transforms our sets and props into immersive, believable worlds for thousands of players to experience. Your Mission as
Our Creative Illusionist:
Create Believable Worlds:
Your primary mission is to bring our props to life. You will apply advanced painting and texturing techniques to create a wide range of faux finishes—from aged wood and rusted metal to stone, marble, and other magical effects. Master the
Alchemist's Craft:
Follow precise recipes to mix and blend paints, glazes, and additives. You'll create the perfect colors and consistencies needed to match our design vision and ensure a high-quality, durable finish.
Refine and Perfect:
Use a variety of hand and power tools like sanders and Dremels to shape, distress, and prepare surfaces, ensuring every piece has the perfect look and feel before the final coat. Be a
Studio Collaborator:
Work alongside our builders and creative teams to bring a cohesive vision to life. You'll manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and help maintain a clean, safe, and inspiring workshop.
Expand Your Skill Set:
Beyond your core painting duties, you'll step into broader workshop tasks as production needs shift—supporting projects, cross training, assisting across teams, and contributing wherever your abilities add the most value.
Sitewide Responsibilities:
Take part in company-wide initiatives, projects, and operational duties that keep the facility running at its best while also helping other departments when dictated by the needs of the business. Your Skills & Experience (The Artistic Toolkit You Bring): We are looking for a skilled artist with a strong portfolio and a passion for thematic work.
Your Artistic Foundation:
2+ years of professional experience in a creative painting field such as: Scenic painting for theater or film Historical restoration work Museum exhibit finishing A strong portfolio showcasing your painting, texturing, and faux finishing skills is highly encouraged.
Your Technical Palette:
Mastery of various faux finishing techniques (aging, distressing, wood graining, stone/marble effects). Proven ability to mix paints to match specific color recipes and standards. Proficiency with a wide range of tools: brushes, rollers, sponges, sanders, Dremels, etc. 1 year of experience with HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) spraying equipment is required. A deep ability to balance creative expression with production deadlines and build times.
Bonus Points If You Have:
Direct experience painting for escape rooms, theme parks, or other immersive entertainment venues. If you are a talented artist who loves to bring stories to life through color and texture, we want to see your work. Apply today and help us paint our next great adventure! Escapology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, experience, and business needs.
Pay:
From $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
