We are looking for illustrators, carvers, sculptors and 3D artists for a paid position. Qualified candidates are self-motivated team players with a great work ethic that can multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced working environment. This is a production gig, so you need to be able to produce clean and precise images in a timely manner. Chefs, ice carvers, fruit carvers and tattoo artists are some of the people that do very well in this position. Any artists with the skills listed below are encouraged to apply with your resume, photos of your work, salary requirements and a brief description of some of your accomplishments that make you uniquely qualified for this position. For a staff position, you need to have all the skills listed below. During event season we may hire some artists at or near our event locations for illustrating or carving only.
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- Ability to sculpt foam and live fruit.
- Ability to paint, draw and illustrate from supplied reference and from original ideas.
- Ability to read shop drawings.
- Clean driver's license, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently.
HUGE plusses if you also have:
- Knowledge of Set Design and Set Construction.
- Willingness to travel for 4-6 weeks of the year to one of our show venues.
- Ability to lead a team.
- A love of Halloween
We offer:
- A professional work environment.
- Competitive compensation.
- The opportunity for a full-time salaried position with paid time off and benefits.
- Definite travel opportunities.
Application Directions
To apply for this position please email your resume with cover letter to commjob2013@therise.org and put "Artist" in the subject. In your cover letter, you'll need to answer the following questions:
- What experience do you have that makes you qualified for this position?
- What are some of your best career accomplishments which relate to this position? (We really need to see a proven track record of accomplishment.)
- What range of salary are you looking for?
RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns is an event production company based in Westchester County, NY. We produce one of the largest month-long Halloween experiences in the country, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. We are a growing business with a core year-round staff of 30+ highly dedicated and motivated team members. In 2015 our show will be in the New York, Los Angeles and San Diego markets, with plans to expand further in 2016.