What you'll bring to the team

MASTER MODEL BUILDER

Qualifications & Experience

Job Summary:

The Master Model Builders (MMB) create joy first, LEGO models second. The Master Model Builder is a guest facing role

that is crucial to the LEGO experience by proactively inspiring guests to create interesting and imaginative builds. The

MMB consistently Champions guest engagement and a shared build experience, giving the guests the opportunity to

interact directly with a Model Builder. The MMB will also offer, and lead workshops involving different levels of

challenge/complexity to broaden the appeal and inspire the builders of today (and tomorrow!).

Key Responsibilities:

• Outgoing Personality; Charismatic; Performative, Fun!

• Dedicated to guest excellence & providing consistently high-quality experiences for guests of all ages.

• Can make friends easily and effortlessly.

• Good at initiating conversation with strangers; can “break the ice”.

• Party Host / Camp Counselor Energy

• Creates memorable moments.

• Can clearly and confidently explain builds/design process.

• Genuine enthusiasm for our Attractions and LEGO products that inspires others.

• Comfortable on camera with TV, social media, and other forms of PR.

• Able to build effective working partnerships with Marketing, Brand, PR & Operations.

• Approaches “play” from a child’s perspective

• Understands nuance between speaking to children at different age ranges.

• Can talk to kids on their level, without condescension.

• Eye contact, get on their level, energy matching.

• Growth Mindset / Humility

• Emphasizes the process in which we can improve; desire to share that journey with kids (and adults!)

• Hobbyist Mentality

• Can see a project through from idea to finished, polished, product and be wholly responsibly for all parts

of that process.

• Willing to try new things to share, learn and improve.

• Passion for creating, regardless of medium.

• Spatial Art Skills

• Sculpture, 3D modeling, Costume Design, Set Design, etc.

• Originality of ideas

• De-emphasis of brands, I.P.s as driver of passions

• Playfulness in design

• Creates with intent to create joy, rather than/in addition to impress.

• History with the toy / brand

• Decent knowledge base of the LEGO brand

• Comes to it from a kid’s perspective, not just as an AFOL.

• Strong desire to share their passion.

• The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and may require undertaking such tasks as may reasonably

be expected within the scope and grading of the role.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Master Model Builder

Job Description

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Must be passionate about delivering exceptional guest service, have a creative flair

and the ability to create and maintain exciting LEGO Models and be able to adapt their approach to suit the model

brief and audience.

Licenses and Certifications

Ability to obtain related licensures or certification as may be required to perform the essential function of the

position or as required by law.

Travel Requirements:

• May occasionally require local travel.

Health & Safety:

Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues, and guests (where appropriate), in line

with the Merlin Entertainments Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and the law. Must ensure they follow safe

working procedures for all work activities they undertake, and they must not use any tools or equipment for

which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, must ensure they are reported to their line manager

and cooperate with any investigation as appropriate in accordance with applicable laws

Benefits

Benefits

About the Perks

In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching plan offering), share program opportunities, and benefit from free entry to all of our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends. In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at an interview, so if you have any additional requirements due to ill health or a disability, please contact our friendly team to have a discussion. You can get in contact at NAPeopleHUB@merlinentertainments.biz.

Pay Range

USD $21.00/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Location (Country-State-City) US-NY-Yonkers

Job ID 2025-7238

Employment Type Full-Time

Offer/Contract Type At Will (US Only)

Location Name LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

Job Locations US-NY-Yonkers