Artistic Painter
- Recruiter:
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Category:
- Housekeeping Jobs
- Position:
- Painter / Varnisher
- Updated:
- September 14, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Create and apply decorative painting, murals, trompe l'oeil, faux finishes, and themed artwork throughout the ship.
- Maintain and restore existing artwork, scenic elements, and decorative surfaces.
- Paint and touch up public areas, lounges, restaurants, theaters, and crew areas as needed.
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling, priming, and masking before painting.
- Mix and match paints to achieve exact colors and artistic effects.
- Produce hand-painted signage, decorative displays, and custom artwork for onboard events and venues.
- Work closely with Entertainment, Hotel Operations, and Technical teams on scenic projects and special events.
- Ensure all painting projects meet company quality standards and brand requirements.
- Properly maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials.
- Follow all safety procedures related to paints, solvents, chemicals, and work at heights.
- Maintain inventory of art supplies, paints, brushes, and related materials.
Qualifications
- Formal training in Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Painting, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience as an Artistic Painter, Mural Artist, Scenic Painter, or Decorative Painter.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic painting and decorative finishing skills.
- Experience with murals, faux finishes, sign painting, and decorative artwork.
- Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment.
- Good English communication skills.
Work Experience Requirements
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship, in a 4/5* Hotel or in an Upscale Restaurant.
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
Royal Caribbean Group
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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.
We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.
We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.
Come join our RCG family and journey with us!