Makeup Artist

Sea World•Williamsburg, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. 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! Seasonal Makeup Artist - Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Requirements

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.).
A makeup portfolio is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wigs is a plus.
Experience with costumes is a plus.
SFX makeup application skills a plus

Responsibilities

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