Job Description

SEASONAL POSITION

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

As a Make-Up Artist for Howl-O-Scream, you’ll help transform performers into terrifying characters using theatrical and special effects makeup. This role requires creativity, efficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality results.

Applying makeup for our Howl-O-Scream Terror-Tories, and monitoring 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 20-minute application increments.

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

Keeping a hygienic workspace.

Assisting leadership in maintaining the approved HOS makeup designs.

Following all protocols for washing and caring for brushes and makeup products.

Performing daily operational duties to assist the costume department including 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, including maintaining sanitization/disinfection protocols for a hygienic workspace

Other duties assigned

Compensation: 17.50 USD per hour

What it takes to succeed:

• Prior makeup application experience is preferred 
• Must have FULL AVAILABILITY on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 1-November 1, 2025.
• College degree in Theatre or related discipline (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 1 year of 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 of up to three hours, several times per shift.
• Position requires lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 40 pounds several times throughout a scheduled shift, this includes overhead lifting.
• Must be able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubble, snow, scents, etc.).
• Experience with wigs is a plus.
• Cosmetology or Esthetician experience 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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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