Seasonal SFX Makeup Artist – Immersive Shows (Long Beach)

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group in Long Beach, CA seeks a makeup artist for a seasonal Halloween season. You will create professional special effects looks, using airbrushing, prosthetics, and hand-painting to bring characters to life.

Evening and weekend availability is required, with an anticipated season from late September to early November 2026. Work will occur on-site in a fast-paced live-entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in special effects, theatrical or character makeup; haunted attraction or live entertainment experience preferred.
• Proficiency with prosthetics, airbrushing, hand-painting, and SFX techniques.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Craft professional-grade makeup looks for actors based on look books and designs.
• Apply techniques including airbrushing, hand-painting, and prosthetics to bring characters to life.
• Ensure makeup lasts through hours of performance in varied conditions.

Skills

Special effects makeup

Theatrical makeup

Character makeup

Tools

Prosthetics

Airbrushing

Hand-painting

SFX techniques

Job description

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group in Long Beach, CA seeks a makeup artist for a seasonal Halloween season. You will create professional special effects looks, using airbrushing, prosthetics, and hand-painting to bring characters to life.

Evening and weekend availability is required, with an anticipated season from late September to early November 2026. Work will occur on-site in a fast-paced live-entertainment environment.