Insomniac - EDC Orlando 2026 Seasonal Entertainment Theatrical Wig & Hair Specialist
About The Position
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Entertainment Wig and Hair Specialists to join our Entertainment team. This position reports to the Entertainment Director. The role involves preparing theatrical wigs and hair styled to an approved design for performers of events, as well as restyling, maintaining, and making alterations or adjustments to wigs according to the daily schedule for all shows. The specialist will work closely with a variety of performers in the application of theatrical wigs and headdresses during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes, ensuring they are properly applied and pinned securely for performance. Assistance will be provided to fellow team members with headdresses, wigs, and quick changes. The role also includes performing other assigned tasks, maintaining a safe and sanitary working environment, repairing, constructing, cleaning, and prepping wigs, and maintaining ongoing maintenance of wigs, headdresses, or hairpieces. Documentation for maintenance and participation in rotation of duties are also part of the responsibilities, along with proper cleanup, repack, and storage of all items at the end of each show.
Requirements
- Diploma in hairstyling or at least 3 years of relevant experience in all aspects of theatrical wigs, hairdressing & styling.
- Able to wash and set wigs and recreate a style from a photo in a clear and defined manner.
- Hands on knowledge in appropriate use of styling tools & pinning.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows.
- Must be able to work longer festival hours, which may total up to 12 hours onsite at times.
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in entertainment, film, theater, theme park & or live events is a plus.
- Some travel may be requested.
- Use of personal vehicle may be requested.
Responsibilities
- Prepare theatrical wigs & hair styled to an approved design for performers of events.
- Restyle, maintain, & make alternations or adjustments to wigs according to the daily schedule for all shows.
- Work closely with a variety of performers in the application of theatrical wigs & headdresses during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes.
- Properly applying & pinning theatrical headdresses & wigs securely for performance.
- Assist fellow team members with headdresses, wigs & quick changes in both set-up and run of show.
- Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead hair artist or director.
- Always maintain a safe & sanitary working environment, conforming to all established health & safety policies and procedures.
- Repair, construct, clean and prep wigs for the run of the show.
- Maintain ongoing maintenance of wigs, headdresses, or hairpieces etc.
- Maintain documentation for maintenance and participate in rotation of duties as directed.
- Proper clean up, repack & storage of all headdresses and hair related items at the end of each show.
Benefits
- The company aspires to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists they serve.
- Promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within the company and at events.
- Encourage professional and personal aspirations, new experiences, and learning from talented people.
- Equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
- Consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- Afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability.
- Make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability.
- Participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations.
- Provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
