Rob McCarthy
LEGO Master Model Builder
LEGOLAND, California
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Played in Carnegie Hall.
Published my first piece of music.
Played my first solo recital.
Started teaching young students.
Began working with students with alternative methods.
Took those alternative methods to a new level and bagan creating with them.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
William S. Hart High
William S. Hart High
Career
LEGO Master Model Builder
I design and build giant LEGO models.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Art
Engineering
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
I show up and ride my tricycle around our theme park before the guests arrive. I inspect every LEGO model for cleanliness and safety, and I repair anything that needs it. I then design new LEGO models using computer software and pencil and paper sketching. Then I build the new models, sometimes as part of a team. After all this, I document my process, and sometimes I even get to go on the news to share my latest creations!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Do what you love and the money will follow. One of my greatest mentors once asked me outright, "are you a rich or poor LEGO builder?" I answered, "rich," without thinking, because my life is enjoyable, and I am happy. I love what I do, and I am surrounded by people who share my mindset.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"My father was a hobo because he played the oboe."
