Fright Fest FX Makeup Artist

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is looking for talented Makeup Artists to join Fright Fest. You will transform scare actors using professional makeup techniques with airbrushing, prosthetics, and FX materials. The role demands creativity, speed, and collaboration with performers and costume teams.

Applicants should have proven makeup experience, a strong eye for character design, and the ability to work in a fast-paced festival environment. Seasonal evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in theatrical, SFX, or professional makeup application.
• Strong understanding of skin safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• Portfolio or samples of previous makeup work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Apply theatrical and special effects makeup to Fright Fest performers according to character designs.
• Use airbrushing, face paint, prosthetics, FX materials to create themed looks.
• Maintain visual consistency across attractions from character sheets or supervisor direction.

Skills

Theatrical makeup

SFX makeup

Prosthetics application

Airbrushing techniques

Team collaboration

Tools

Airbrushing equipment

Prosthetics materials

Makeup brushes

Job description

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is looking for talented Makeup Artists to join Fright Fest. You will transform scare actors using professional makeup techniques with airbrushing, prosthetics, and FX materials. The role demands creativity, speed, and collaboration with performers and costume teams.

Applicants should have proven makeup experience, a strong eye for character design, and the ability to work in a fast-paced festival environment. Seasonal evenings and weekends are required.