Make Up Artist $18.50​/HR Vallejo, CA

Make Up Artist $18.50/HR

Vallejo, California

Job Category:
Entertainment Tech

The Makeup Artist 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. Please fill out the Talent Database before submitting your application.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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 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 the business need.

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