Make Up Artist $18.50/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland seeks a Makeup Artist to design and apply makeup for performers across live shows and seasonal events. You will execute theater-ready looks, including prosthetics and airbrushing, and coordinate with Entertainment and Wardrobe teams to ensure consistent character appearances.

The role requires experience with wigs and quick-change scenarios, strict sanitary practices, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced entertainment setting.

Qualifications

• Formal cosmetology or makeup artistry training.
• Experience with airbrush techniques for stage productions.
• Portfolio showing beauty and SFX makeup work.
• Experience handling wigs and hairpieces for performers.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Create and apply makeup looks for live performances and events.
• Execute themed character and performance makeup per design specs.
• Apply special effects makeup including aging, wounds, and prosthetics.
• Collaborate with Entertainment, Wardrobe, and Production teams.
• Follow IP guidelines for makeup related to IP characters.
• Maintain clean, sanitary makeup stations and tools.
• Assist with quick changes and wig applications during performances.
• Restyle, store, and manage wigs and hairpieces properly.
• Participate in rehearsals, technical runs, and media appearances.
• Inventory makeup supplies and report needs to leadership.

Skills

Airbrush makeup

Wig styling

Prosthetic makeup

Theatrical makeup

Performance makeup

Fast-paced environment

Education

Cosmetology training

Job description

Overview: 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.

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.