Make Up Artist
Summary
Creates spooky and realistic makeup looks for performers at a seasonal haunted attraction using prosthetics, FX, and airbrush techniques in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Summary: We are seeking a talented and experienced Makeup Artist to join our Fright Fest Entertainment Team, where creativity meets the thrill of the terrifying! The ideal candidate will possess a passion for crafting spooky and realistic makeup looks that bring characters to life, enhancing the immersive experience for our guests. You should be able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and detail. If you have a flair for the dramatic, an eye for the gruesome, and a love for all things spooky, we want to hear from you! Join us in transforming our performers into unforgettable figures of fright and help set the stage for a chillingly spectacular event.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create and design characters through make-up application and face painting.
- Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers.
- Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field and dressing room throughout the night, for actors/performers.
- Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors.
- Must be willing to face paint for special events as needed.
- Maintain highest standards of safety.
- Be a reliable member of a team.
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with all Six Flags policies and procedures.
- Follow all opening and closing procedures and checklists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How You Will Do It
- Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Lighting is both natural and artificial.
- Equipment used includes radios, airbrushes, air compressor, other various makeup tools and products including latex, and cleaning tools.
- Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying.
- Days and hours will vary and will include weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Position will require close contact with Park Guests.
What You Will Need
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be willing and able to work closely with other employees.
- Must be comfortable working in dim lighting, confined spaces, and around large groups of people.
- Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management skills and motivated to thrive under pressure.
- Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to forty pounds occasionally.
- Should be a self-starter and able to take direction.
- Other duties as directed.
Pay Rate: $18-20/hr