Seasonal Howl-O-Scream Make-Up Artist | SeaWorld San Diego

What You Get To Do

• Help transform performers into terrifying characters using theatrical and special effects makeup.
• Apply makeup for our Howl-O-Scream Terror-Tories and monitor the makeup for the Maze performers.
• Apply makeup utilizing sponge and brush application techniques on approximately 10-15 people per shift, in 20-minute application increments.
• Deliver all makeup to venues to be prepared for the weekend.
• Keep a hygienic workspace.
• Aid leadership in maintaining the approved HOS makeup designs.
• Follow all protocols for washing and caring for brushes and makeup products.
• Perform daily operational duties to assist the costume department including covering open positions, communicating makeup changes, schedule changes, and other details, and sharing information with co-workers and management.
• May spend any additional time in the costume shop learning costume-related skills.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining quality standards, through assigned tasks, special events and show positions.
• Maintain park cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards through all assigned tasks, including maintaining sanitization/disinfection protocols for a hygienic workspace.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Prior makeup application experience is preferred.
• The typical work week during event operation is Thursday through Sunday.
• Must be willing and able to work evening and nighttime hours.
• Must have FULL AVAILABILITY on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting September 1 - November 1, 2026 including Halloween night (Halloween is a mandatory workday for all HOS ambassadors).
• College degree in Theatre or related discipline (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 1 year of general experience in a theatrical environment.
• Must have knowledge of stage makeup.
• Must have the ability to apply multiple, pre-designed looks.
• Able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of up to three hours, several times per shift, this includes overhead lifting.
• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 40 pounds several times throughout a scheduled shift.
• Must be able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubble, snow, scents, etc.).
• Experience with wigs is a plus.
• Cosmetology or Esthetician experience is a plus.
• Experience with costumes is a plus.
• SFX makeup application skills a plus.

Compensation

19.00 USD per hour

The Perks of the Position

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways