Special Effects Make-up Artist/Wardrobe Specialist

About Strategic Operations, Inc.

Since 2002, Strategic Operations, Inc. (STOPS) has been providing training services and products for the military, law enforcement, first responders, and other organizations responsible for Homeland Security. STOPS is committed to excellence through state-of-the-art live action training support – employing “Hollywood” style special effects, role players, props of all kinds, 3D targets, the re-locatable habitat unit (RHU), and the conversion of shipping containers to create immersive training environments that are the most unique in the industry.

STOPS calls this type of immersion training - Hyper-Realistic® and defines it as “such a high degree of fidelity in the replication of specific conditions in a training environment that participants so willingly suspend disbelief that they become totally immersed and eventually stress inoculated” - all their senses tell them, emotionally and intellectually, that the scenarios are real. It is the ultimate in Theater Immersion Training.

STOPS continues to introduce innovative solutions to overcome the challenges of limited budgets. We are adept at creating real-life training situations/environments or providing safe, sound, and reliable housing for disaster response.

Position Summary

This is a hands-on job in an energizing and collaborative environment.  STOPS will provide on the job training, but a strong candidate will come armed with confident skills and an understanding of makeup techniques and beauty trends – as well as machine and hand sewing.  Individual should have an eye for organization, be inquisitive, open to feedback, and communicative as part of a team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

·         Learn to create and apply special effects make-up wounds for tactical training evolutions

·         Casting, molding, airbrushing, sculpting, and painting amputee sleeves, and prosthetic injuries

·         Design and create foam latex and silicone wounds and body parts

·         Responsible for organizing products, tools, and equipment for field operations

• Pulling, laundering, mending, organizing, and/or constructing garments for tactical training 

• Assisting in preparing and tracking wardrobe assigned to projects

• Participating in maintaining accurate records of departmental activities, including inventory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Hardworking and imaginative with exceptional team commitment

·         Strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills

·         Ability to properly time manage to meet goals and deadlines

• Familiarity with sewing equipment, hand sewing tools, and washers and dryers

• Willingness to ask questions and receive constructive feedback

• Ability to follow instructions and apply learned information

• Ability to handle information with discretion and tact

• Courteousness and a positive attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliability, dependability, punctuality, and patience

• Attention to detail and organization

• Fluency in English with an ability to communicate skillfully – verbally and written

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required