SFGR Make-Up Artist - $15/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation seeks a Makeup Artist to apply and maintain Special Effect makeup for actors in haunted attractions and themed street areas.

You will work evenings and weekends, outdoors in varying weather, following sanitation guidelines and safety procedures. Responsibilities include prosthetics, masks, airbrush and standard makeup, cleaning and storing equipment, and assisting with training and coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 16
• Evenings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Basic makeup skills required; expert for some positions
• Must stand for long shifts and interact with Guests
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions
• Professional, self-motivated with ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain all Special Effect Makeup (prosthetics, masks, airbrush, and standard makeup)
• Execute makeup looks efficiently and timely
• Maintain sanitation guidelines per state and supervisor
• Clean worn masks/prosthetics and store properly
• Perform minor repairs on masks/prosthetics
• Keep makeup areas clean and orderly
• Check makeup in Haunted Attractions and themed areas
• Adhere to park policies and SOPs; wear required uniform
• Report unsafe acts to the Makeup Supervisor
• Train new personnel as needed
• Cover breaks in other areas (Haunted Attractions, Wardrobe)

Skills

Basic makeup

Prosthetics

Sanitation

Teamwork

Guest interaction

Outdoor work

Job description

Overview

To create and apply makeup to transform actors into frightening characters.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply and maintain all Special Effect Makeup including but no limited to, prosthetics, masks, airbrush and standard special effect makeup.
• Must be able to execute makeup looks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Must maintain the set Sanitation Guidelines provided by the State and Makeup Supervisor.
• Will clean worn masks & prosthetics and put them in their proper place at the end of the night.
• Fix minor repairs on masks & prosthetics if needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe atmosphere in all makeup areas including sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash and storage areas.
• Spend time checking on makeup in Haunted Attractions and in the Themed Street Areas.
• Will adhere to and enforce all Park Policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Must purchase Park approved Fright Fest Crew T-shirt and Black Pants must be worn at all times.
• Report immediately any unsafe acts to the Makeup Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Assist in covering breaks in other areas of the department. This may include but not limited to working in Haunted Attractions as a Scare-Actor or Haunted House Host, in a Themed Street Area or Wardrobe areas.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Must be available to work evenings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Basic Makeup skills required for all positions, Expert skills required for some positions.
• Must be able to stand for length of shift & energetically interact with Guests for the full shift.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others