Makeup Artist

United Parks & Resorts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is seeking a Seasonal Makeup Artist for Howl-O-Scream performances. You will apply and monitor makeup for Terror-Tories and Maze performers, handling multiple looks for around 10–15 people per shift, in 15-minute slots.

The role requires prior makeup experience, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and a makeup portfolio. Availability on Fridays–Sundays from Sept 1 to Nov 1, 2026 is essential, with potential learning opportunities in costume areas.

Qualifications

• Prior makeup application experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Must have FULL AVAILABILITY on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from September 1–November 1, 2026.
• Minimum of 1-year general experience in a theatrical environment.
• Must have knowledge of stage makeup.
• Must have the ability to apply multiple, pre-designed looks.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods up to five hours, several times per shift.
• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 pounds several times throughout a scheduled shift, this includes overhead lifting.
• Must be able to work in environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubble, snow, scents, etc.).
• Experience with wigs is a plus.
• Experience with costumes is a plus.
• SFX makeup application skills a plus
• A makeup portfolio is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Apply makeup for Howl-O-Scream Terror-Tories and monitor makeup for Maze performers.
• Apply makeup on approximately 10-15 people per shift, in 15-minute increments.
• Maintain a hygienic workspace and follow all brush/airbrush/makeup protocol.
• Maintain approved HOS makeup designs.
• Assist the costume department with schedule changes and makeup changes, and share information with coworkers and management.
• May spend time in the costume shop learning costume-related skills.
• Maintain quality standards through tasks, events and show positions.
• Support overall park cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Makeup application

Theatrical makeup

Stage makeup

Outdoor work

Multi-look application

Portfolio

Tools

Airbrush makeup

Wig styling

Job description

Seasonal Makeup Artist - Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Williamsburg

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

• Applying makeup for our Howl-O-Scream Terror-Tories and monitor the makeup for the Maze performers. This includes all specialty makeup and may extend into Show areas.
• Applying makeup on approximately 10-15 people per shift, in 15-minute increments.
• Keeping a hygienic workspace including following all protocol for washing and caring for brushes, airbrushes and makeup products.
• Maintaining the approved HOS makeup designs.
• Performing daily operational duties to assist the costume department to include covering open positions, communicating makeup changes, schedule changes and other details, and sharing information with co-workers and management.
• May spend any additional time in the costume shop learning costume related skills.
• Responsibility for maintaining quality standards, through assigned tasks, special events and show positions.
• Maintaining Park cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards through all assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Prior make up application experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather – This is an outdoor position.
• Must have FULL AVAILABILITY on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from September 1-November 1, 2026.
• Minimum of 1-year general experience in a theatrical environment.
• Must have knowledge of stage makeup.
• Must have the ability to apply multiple, pre-designed looks.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for extended periods up to five hours, several times per shift.
• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 pounds several times throughout a scheduled shift, this includes overhead lifting.
• Must be able to work in environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubble, snow, scents, etc.).
• Experience with wigs is a plus.
• Experience with costumes is a plus.
• SFX makeup application skills a plus
• A makeup portfolio is required for this position.

Compensation: 15.00 USD

The perks of the position:

• Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as: FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.