Make Up Artist

Great Escape Parks; Paradise Beach (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Escape Parks is seeking a talented Makeup Artist to join the Fright Fest Entertainment Team. You will craft spooky and realistic makeup looks to transform performers, enhancing the immersive thrill for guests in an outdoor park setting.

The role involves applying prosthetics, traditional makeup, Special FX, and airbrush techniques, with touch-ups in the field and dressing room. You will work nights, weekends, and holidays while upholding safety and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Comfortable working in dim lighting and around large crowds.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create and design characters through makeup application and face painting.
• Apply prosthetics, traditional makeup, Special FX, and airbrush techniques.
• Touch up makeup and effects in field and dressing room.
• Create unique character designs for performers.
• Face paint for special events as needed.
• Maintain safety and professional standards.

Skills

Makeup application

Face painting

Special FX

Airbrush techniques

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Prosthetics

Latex makeup materials

Airbrush equipment

Job description

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