Overview:
Turn ordinary into extraordinary-and terrfying! As a Fright Fest makeup artist, you will bring ghastly creatures, scare-actors, and haunting icons to life at Six Flag Darien Lakes spooktacular event. Working in a high-energy, fast paced enviroment you'll utilize special effects make-up, air brush techniques, foam latex and silicone prosthetics to transform performers for our haunted houses and scare zones.
Responsibilities:
- Create and design Fright Fest characters through make-up application.
- Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers.
- Create an average of 30 faces over a 2 hour timeframe nightly.
- Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors.
- Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field and dressing room throughout the night, for actors/performers.
- Maintain highest standards of safety.
- Be a reliable member of a team.
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with all Six Flags policies and procedures.
- Follow all opening and closing procedures and checklists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements · Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Fright Fest.
- Must be willing and able to work closely with other employees.
- Must be comfortable working in dim lighting, confined spaces, and around large groups of people.
- Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management skills and motivated to thrive under pressure.
- Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to forty pounds occasionally.
- Should be a self-starter and able to take direction.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Lighting is both natural
and artificial.
- Equipment used includes radios, airbrushes, air compressor, other various makeup tools and products including latex, and cleaning tools.
- Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying.
- Days and hours will vary and will include weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Position will require close contact with Park Guests.