Entertainment Technician - Makeup Artist (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

SEASONAL POSITION

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! 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!

What you get to do:

• 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 30 minute increments.

• Delivering all makeup to venues to be prepared for the weekend.

• Keeping a hygienic work space.

• Assisting the Full-time Makeup artist in maintaining the approved HOS makeup designs.

• Following all protocol for washing and caring for brushes and makeup product.

• 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.

What it takes to succeed:

• Prior make up application experience required.

• Must have FULL AVAILABILITY on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from September 1-November 1, 2023.

• College degree in Theatre or related discipline (preferred but not required).

• 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.).

• Experience with wigs is a plus.

• Experience with costumes is a plus.

• SFX makeup application skills a plus

• Please prepare a portfolio or photo examples of your work

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission

• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends

• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

• Scholarship opportunities

• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.