Prosthetics Hair And Makeup Artist

Job Description

Job Scope

• Responsible for documentation of hair, prosthetic and makeup looks for each of the characters appearing in all parks or representing the park for public relations and at special events
• Wash and restyle wigs to IP standards
• Teach performers how to apply their makeup and prosthetics properly and efficiently
• Make daily checks to confirm performers are applying makeup to company standards
• Help Costuming Support Manager in maintaining accurate and up to date wig, makeup and supplies inventory
• Keep makeup and wig supplies stocked and request orders in timely manner
• Participates in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers
• When needed, helps crew with daily laundry, including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming costume pieces
• When needed, help with fabricating and repairing costumes and craft pieces, as well as altering existing costumes with high attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship to ensure show quality
• Organizes weekly dry cleaning pick up and drop off and records items that have been taken and returned by the dry cleaner as needed
• Manage daily operations of costuming, including, but not limited to: checking in staff, handing out daily assignments, answer radio calls from green rooms, etc.
• Assists in a team leader capacity with other departments within entertainment when required
• Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner
• Attends costume department meetings as requested
• Assists with administrative tasks to support the Senior Costuming Manager
• Share information and best practices from your expertise with other costume colleagues
• Maintain communication throughout the costuming department by being meticulous with documentation. Develops necessary documentation and visual references for make-up and hair styles to ensure performers are consistent in the way they apply their makeup and style their hair
• Contributes in the creation of a fun and safe working environment. Performs other tasks as reasonably requested by senior management
  
  

• Higher secondary or equivalent
• Certification in Hair and Makeup
• Minimum of 2 years of makeup application, wig styling and prosthetics work
• Knowledge of prosthetics application and development
• Makeup design
• Wig design and restyling
• Prosthetics application
• Hand sewing
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Past experience working with performers
• Computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in English.
  
  

• Associate degree or higher in theatre or fine arts
• Certification in Special FX makeup
• 5 years sewing or fine arts background
• 3 years with theme park, theatre or cruise ship experience
• Special FX makeup
• Body painting
• Sculpting and mold making
• Painting and airbrush experience
• Advanced level computer proficiency
• Wig making /repair
• Specialization in Costume Technology
• Theme park experience
• Managing People