Insomniac - Nocturnal Wonderland 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, restyling, maintaining, and making alterations or adjustments to wigs according to the daily schedule for all shows. You 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 applied and pinned securely for performance. You will also assist fellow team members with headdresses, wigs, and quick changes, and perform other tasks as assigned by the lead hair artist or director. Maintaining a safe and sanitary working environment, conforming to all established health and safety policies and procedures, is crucial. This includes repairing, constructing, cleaning, and prepping wigs for the run of the show, ongoing maintenance of wigs, headdresses, or hairpieces, and maintaining documentation for maintenance. Proper clean up, repack, and storage of all headdresses and hair-related items at the end of each show are also required.
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.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
- May work in drastic temperature climates.
- Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.
- 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
- Encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
