Casualty Makeup Artists (Fort Irwin)

Casualty Makeup Artists

OTA is seeking talented and detail-oriented Casualty Makeup Artists to create realistic battlefield trauma effects and special effects makeup onsite for role players in near Barstow, CA. This role requires a highly creative professional who excels in crafting lifelike casualty effects to enhance the realism and impact of the project.


Position Contingent Upon Contract Award

Key Responsibilities

• Design and apply realistic casualty effects makeup, including wounds, bruises, burns, scars, and other trauma-related visuals
• Collaborate with directors, role players, and creative teams to align makeup designs with project requirements and objectives
• Utilize moulage kits, prosthetics, latex, silicone, airbrushing, and other materials to construct custom effects as needed
• Maintain makeup continuity and perform touch-ups during filming, performances, or training exercises
• Research and reference real-world injuries to ensure accuracy and authenticity
• Manage all necessary casualty makeup kits, moulage packages, and accessories during training exercises or production events; materials will be provided by OTA
• Ensure all materials and products are skin-safe, hygienic, and suitable for performers
• Stay updated on advancements in special effects makeup techniques and tools to maintain industry standards
• Organize and maintain an inventory of makeup products and tools, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for use

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a makeup artist with a specialization in casualty effects (portfolio required)
• Proficiency in using prosthetics, airbrushing, and advanced special effects makeup techniques
• Strong understanding of anatomy and the visual appearance of injuries and trauma
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to diverse working conditions
• Certification or formal training in makeup artistry or special effects
• Familiarity with proper hygiene and safety standards when working with skin and makeup products
• Ability to work in diverse environments, including outdoor locations, live events, and on-set productions
• Availability to deploy to designated training exercises or events as required
• Experience in industries such as film, television, fashion shows, theaters, theme parks, or cruise ships is a plus

 

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 

This is a part time position