Sculpt Artist
Playpower Labs
Englewood, CO, USA
Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023
Sculpt Artist
3.0 out of 5
Englewood, CO 80112
Full-time
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- Monday to Friday
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Englewood, CO 80112
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- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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Description
Sculpt Artist
The Role:
Essential Job Results:
Job Requirements:
Working Conditions:
Compensation:
PlayPower offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance and 401(K) for full-time positions. Qualified candidates only. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted. PlayPower is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Sculpt Artist
The Role:
The Sculpt Artist will carve/sculpt out of Styrofoam using a variety of hand tools to produce products as depicted in production drawings and illustrations. Sculpt Artists must have strong attention to detail and a proven ability to understand and replicate specified drawings. The Sculpt Artist will also utilize the FrogWire machines (load, program and monitor), although will work primarily with visual cues and freehand to cut to precisely sculpted pieces with minimal irregularities. The Sculpt Artist I has a demonstrated ability to perform duties with direction and under the supervision of the Team Lead and Manager, and has a basic understanding of role processes, tools and technologies.
PlayPower, Inc. is the market leader in the play area industry. We market, design, manufacture and install custom play areas in many different market segments. With thousands of installations worldwide, our highly diversified customer base provides stability and the ability to maintain high output design and manufacturing operations. This role is a part of playground fabrication, taking styrofoam and reductive-sculpting following detailed drawings. It's perfect for someone who wants a hands-on job and takes pride in executing with a high degree of accuracy and precision. This is a Monday-Friday role, from 7am - 3:30pm at our Englewood office. To learn more about what we do and see the process, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN6VQl9Spck
Essential Job Results:
- Transform blocks of Styrofoam into play element shapes, per SOP, using sculpture and a variety of hand tools and hot wire machines.
- Produce a high quality replication of the production and detail drawing.
- Use, maintain and clean hand tools and other equipment.
- Sculpt play elements based on 2D illustrations and/or photo reference.
- Unload billets of Styrofoam upon delivery and recycle unused Styrofoam.
- Program, monitor and run the FrogWire machines as necessary.
- Use “Froth Pak” as necessary to add extra mass, fill in gaps/cracks and aid in the security of water features and internal supports.
- Accurately respond to verbal and visual feedback regarding the sculptures and play elements.
- Ability to iterate through review cycles with both creative and non-creative stakeholders without frustration.
- Sculptors must be able to break down sculpts for production efficiency.
- Manage multiple projects and deliver quality sculpts on time in a deadline-driven environment.
- Maintain a clean workspace, to include putting away tools, sweeping, cord management, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- High School Education or GED (preferred).
- Formal art training (preferred).
- Strong visual style, with an ability to deliver crisp, detailed final sculpts.
- Comprehend methods and techniques of reductive sculpting, with prior experience with principles and practices used in sculpting.
- Understand operational characteristics of tools and equipment.
- Artistically dexterous - Experience working within multiple brand styles (ie highly stylized vs realistic), as well as generating unique visual identities
- Familiarity with practices relating to health and safety involved in sculpting.
- Proficient with methods and techniques of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Working Conditions:
- This is a production environment with exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, etc.
- Carrying, pushing or pulling parts to area.
- Lifting and bending frequently.
- Steel toed shoes are required at all times.
- Safety Glasses are required at all times.
- Hearing protection is required only in specified areas.
Compensation:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- FREE company-paid life insurance, long term disability and short term disability
- Paid vacation (12 days/year) and holidays (11 holidays/year)
- 401(K) plan with company match
- Fun, results-oriented work environment
PlayPower offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance and 401(K) for full-time positions. Qualified candidates only. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted. PlayPower is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
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