Prosthetics, Hair and Makeup Artist

• 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

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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