Festival Makeup Artist: Costume & SFX Pro

Insomniac Holdings, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Events in Orlando, FL is seeking an Entertainment Makeup Artist to join our team, focusing on costume and character makeup for high-energy live performances. You’ll work closely with the Entertainment Director and fellow artists to deliver look-ready makeup for performers across events.

The role requires a cosmetology diploma or 3+ years of makeup experience, knowledge of SFX, prosthetics, airbrush techniques, and the ability to travel for events.

Qualifications

• Diploma in cosmetology or at least 3 years of makeup experience for live events.
• Hands-on knowledge in appropriate use of makeup & tools.
• Detailed knowledge of the latest products, services, and industry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute makeup looks styled to an approved design for performers of events.
• Duplicate work on a regular basis & within a team to ensure conformity and consistency in look appearance.
• Cooperate with lead artist or director to achieve the desired end effect when applying makeup.
• Work closely with a variety of performers in the application of makeup during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes.
• Read entertainment department look books to ascertain the appropriate materials and the look required.
• Ensure makeup looks are photo ready and well-applied in day & night settings.
• Assist fellow team members with looks & quick changes during run of show.
• Assist in touch ups during events & ensure quality of the overall product throughout.
• Always maintain a safe working environment, conforming to all established safety policies and procedures.
• Document specific looks by taking photos or writing makeup sheets that can be referred to for future use.
• Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead makeup artist or director.
• Proper clean up, repack, & storage of all makeup & related items at the end of each show.
• Makeup artists may be asked to use & apply prosthetics or have knowledge of SFX techniques to achieve a desired look for some events.
• Makeup artists may be asked to use an airbrush, supply their own equipment, & have knowledge of airbrush techniques and materials to achieve a desired look for some events.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Live event experience

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

Cosmetology diploma

Tools

Airbrush techniques

Prosthetics makeup

Stage makeup tools

Job description

Insomniac Events in Orlando, FL is seeking an Entertainment Makeup Artist to join our team, focusing on costume and character makeup for high-energy live performances. You’ll work closely with the Entertainment Director and fellow artists to deliver look-ready makeup for performers across events.

The role requires a cosmetology diploma or 3+ years of makeup experience, knowledge of SFX, prosthetics, airbrush techniques, and the ability to travel for events.