Sculptor Job Description

Sculptors use both traditional and non-traditional materials such as ice, stone, clay, wood, metal, wax, fired ceramics and others to create original three-dimensional artworks. 

They might experiment with new materials, installation techniques and mixed media applications.

Typical Job Duties

• May confer with client or management to understand design needs

• Create original or replica works of art for special events, private collections, public display or other usage

• May use computer aided design programs to assist with the design and planning processes

• Produce accurate models for presentation

• Identify and solve design problems prior to commencing sculpture

• Produce digital animations of the work positioned on the site to give clients a precise idea of how the work will appear

• Use various hand tools to form sculpture