Fright Fest Makeup Artist

About the position

This role involves collaborating with the Creative team to execute themed makeup designs for Fright Fest, ranging from casual street makeup to full body makeup and prosthetics. The artist will be responsible for producing and applying various makeup looks, including those with prosthetics, gore, masks, silicone, and latex. A key responsibility is building and maintaining prosthetics throughout the Fright Fest season, tracking makeup stock, and requesting restocks. The artist will also apply makeup to scare performers efficiently while maintaining the integrity of the original design, assist with makeup area setup and takedown, and uphold hygienic standards in all makeup areas and with equipment. Additionally, makeup must be applied in alignment with park and intellectual property owner standards. Other duties may be assigned by Entertainment Leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Creative team to execute themed makeup designs in line with haunt theming that range from casual street makeup to full body makeup and prosthetics.
  • Produce and apply makeup looks that may include prosthetics, gore, masks, silicone, latex or other forms of makeup.
  • Build and maintain prosthetics for the duration of the Fright Fest season.
  • Track makeup stock and supply leadership with restock requests in a timely manner.
  • Execute the makeup application of scare performers in a timely manner and maintain the integrity of the original makeup design.
  • Assist in set-up and takedown of makeup areas on a nightly basis as needed.
  • Maintain hygienic standards in all makeup areas including product, stations, and tools including airbrush machines.
  • Apply makeup in alignment with standards set by park and intellectual property owners.
  • Other duties as assigned by Entertainment Leadership.

Requirements

  • Must be over the age of 18
  • Able to work with a variety of makeup and special effects including but not limited to airbrush, creme, latex, silicone, alcohol-based makeup, prosthetics, masks, and contacts
  • The Ability to apply makeup for several hours at a time with reasonable accommodation.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with varying schedules and high guest/performer interaction.
  • Must be able to work select weeknights and all weekends throughout the Fright Fest season.
  • Must be able to follow and execute a makeup design onto the scare actors as specified by the Creative team
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying temperatures
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