Make Up Artist $18.50/HR

About the role

This role is responsible for creating and applying a variety of makeup looks that enhance live performances, special events, seasonal productions, and themed entertainment experiences throughout the park. Some looks will involve IP characters.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Entertainment Base Supervisor.
• Apply professional beauty makeup for performers, actors, dancers, and entertainers.
• Execute a variety of themed character and performance makeup looks according to design specifications from the Entertainment Senior Supervisor and other Entertainment Administrators.
• Apply special effects makeup including aging, bruising, wounds, prosthetics, airbrush applications, and other theatrical effects as required.
• Collaborate with Entertainment Administrators, Wardrobe, and Production teams to ensure consistency and quality of character appearances.
• Strictly follow Warner Bros. makeup guidelines for characters related to their IP’s.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of makeup stations, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with makeup touch-ups and quick changes during performances and events.
• Assist performers with wig applications, quick wig changes, and touch-ups during rehearsals, performances, and special events.
• Clean, sanitize, detangle, restyle, and properly store wigs, hairpieces, and related costume accessories.
• Follow all park safety, health, and sanitation standards.
• Support seasonal events, including Tricks and Treats, Oktoberfest, Winterfest, and other immersive themed experiences.
• Inventory and report makeup supply needs to Entertainment leadership.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while interacting with performers, cast members, and management.

Activities Include

• Working in a fast-paced theatrical environment.
• Following makeup design charts, character guides, and creative direction to ensure consistency across performances.
• Styling, fitting, securing, and removing wigs and hairpieces for performers.
• Performing wig maintenance including washing, conditioning, detangling, resetting styles, and proper storage.
• Conducting quick wig and makeup changes between performances and during live entertainment operations.
• Cleaning and sanitizing brushes, tools, makeup stations, wigs, and work areas in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Assisting with inventory, organization, and replenishment of makeup, hair, and wig supplies.
• Supporting rehearsals, technical runs, media appearances, and special events as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal training in cosmetology, makeup artistry, theater production, or related discipline.
• Experience working in theme parks, theater productions, or live entertainment venues.
• Knowledge of airbrush makeup techniques.
• Experience handling, styling, maintaining, and caring for wigs and hairpieces.
• Experience with prosthetic application and removal.
• Portfolio showcasing beauty, theatrical, and SFX makeup work.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced entertainment environment.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly standing, talking, climbing, walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near and far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity, and temperature change.
• Must be able to carry 5 to 10 pounds. All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime may be required from time to time to accommodate business needs.