Are you a fast, skilled painter who takes pride in a clean, durable finish? Can you prep a surface right, follow a spec exactly, and keep pieces moving—day in, day out?
Escapology builds immersive escape rooms that thousands of players step into every week. We’re a fast-moving production workshop, not a slow studio—and we’re hiring a skilled Production Painter & Finisher who takes as much pride in pace and consistency as in quality. In this hands-on role, you’ll prep, paint, and finish our props and sets by following our paint instructions and finishing recipes precisely, delivering durable, repeatable results that keep build schedules on track.
Come from construction or commercial painting? Automotive or autobody refinishing? Cabinet, furniture, or product finishing? Sets, props, or restoration work? If you paint fast, clean, and to spec, we want to talk—and we’ll train you on the thematic and faux-finishing techniques that make our worlds come to life.
Your Role on the Production Floor
- Build to the Spec Sheet: Follow the detailed paint instructions for every element in the room—each prop, panel, and piece has its own colors, layers, and finish—getting each one right the first time so nothing comes back for rework.
- Prep It Right: Sand, fill, mask, and prime surfaces for a clean, durable base—using hand and power tools like sanders and Dremels to shape and distress efficiently, keeping every piece moving toward its final coat.
- Paint to Spec, On Schedule: Apply paint, coatings, and texturing techniques to create a range of finishes—from clean, even coats to faux effects like aged wood, rusted metal, stone, and marble—delivering finished pieces within build timelines.
- Follow the Recipe, Hit the Mark: Mix and blend paints, glazes, and additives to precise specifications. Match our color and finish standards consistently and get it right on the first pass, every time.
- Keep the Line Moving: Work alongside our builders and production teams to hit deadlines. Manage your time, prioritize throughput, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop.
- Grow With Production: As production needs shift, cross-train and step into broader workshop tasks—supporting projects, assisting across teams, and contributing wherever your skills add the most value.
- Sitewide Responsibilities: Take part in company-wide initiatives, projects, and operational duties that keep the facility running at its best, supporting other departments as the needs of the business dictate.
What You Bring
We’re looking for a skilled, efficient painter with strong hands, solid fundamentals, and a bias for getting things done.
Your Foundation
- 2+ years of professional painting or finishing experience in a hands-on field, such as:
- Construction, commercial, or industrial painting
- Automotive or autobody refinishing
- Cabinet, furniture, or product finishing
- Production or manufacturing finishing
- Prop, set, display, restoration, or exhibit finishing
- Photos or a portfolio of past work are helpful but not required—your skills and speed matter most.
Your Technical Toolkit
- Strong surface-prep fundamentals: sanding, filling, masking, and priming for a clean, durable finish.
- 1 year of experience with HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) & 1 year of experience with airless spray equipment is required—confident, even spray application is core to the job.
- Ability to follow paint instructions, color recipes, and specs precisely—accurately, consistently, and quickly.
- Comfortable with a wide range of tools: brushes, rollers, sponges, sprayers, sanders, Dremels, and more.
- Experience with faux-finishing techniques (aging, distressing, wood graining, stone/marble)—or the hands-on aptitude and drive to learn them fast.
- A proven ability to deliver high-quality work at production speed—balancing a clean finish with deadlines, build schedules, and consistent daily output.
Bonus Points If You Have
- A background in construction, commercial/industrial painting, or automotive refinishing—where speed and a clean finish are non-negotiable.
- Direct experience finishing for escape rooms, theme parks, immersive entertainment venues, or other high-volume production environments.
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
