TucsonStage Blog: Old Tucson seeking Make-Up Artist for NIGHTFALL event

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Old Tucson seeking Make-Up Artist for NIGHTFALL event

Make-Up Artist

Job Title: Make-up Artist

Division/Department: Old Tucson Entertainment (OTE)/Crew

Reports To: Technical Supervisor

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $18.00 -$23.00/hr.

The successful candidate will be working with Old Tucson Entertainment LLC for our NIGHTFALL event. Make-up artists will work with the Hair & Make-up designer and the rest of the production team. They will be responsible for teaching and applying make-up for all performers of Nightfall (Scare actors, stunt performers, lead actors). The makeup artist works closely with the make-up designer and costume designer to apply a look for each performer that will visually support their character and be as time period appropriate as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Familiarize the script, characters, and the time period.
Meet with the Hair & Make-up Designer, Production Manager, and venue staff regularly
Discuss makeup needs with the Make-Up Designer.
Apply make-up to performers by the specifications set forth by the make-up designer.
Instruct the performers in methods of achieving the desired effect for each of their characters.
Work quickly and efficiently while ensuring the integrity of the make-up designer.
Supervise application of makeup during dress rehearsals and event dates.
Check make-up during tech/dress rehearsals, conferring with the hair & make-up designer and making changes where needed.

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements:

Experience as a theatrical hair and make-up design
Experience working with prosthetic make up and experience with creating specialized make-up effects
Experience with using prosthetics with make-up and with special effects make-up design
Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to details as well as excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form
Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as production schedules may dictate
Must be at least 18 years of age