Hair and Makeup Crew Lead
About The Position
Essential Functions Ability to create and maintain backstage paperwork including show run sheets, preset lists, check in/out sheets, and any other documents requested by Shop Supervisor both physically and digitally Will have no dedicated track or cues in order to shadow all hair/makeup tracks and act as a swing as needed Lead the on-going inspection of every wig/facial hairpiece to identify repairs and maintain integrity of design. Overseeing the crew's wig pre-sets and show tracks. Create and maintain an inventory document of all needed items for run of shows Maintain flexible schedule for work calls especially during tech weeks Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment Adhere to/enforce all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association Qualifications / Skills / Abilities At least 4 years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a wig/makeup crew member or equivalent educational experience Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in a variety of wig styles and maintenance techniques Ability to adequately operate Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive for paperwork creation Working knowledge of hand and machine stitching techniques Ability to wash, block, roller set, and style wigs Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and high pressure environment Must be able to run short distances and use stairs both while carrying a basket Must be able to stand length of show Ability to lift 20 lbs Ability to ventilate and re-front wigs is a huge plus Housing is available at $50 per week. This is an IATSE represented position, but you do not have to be an IATSE member to apply. Production Dates: April 6- October 31, 2026 Salary/Rate: $25.50/hour 2026 Production shows include Les Miserables , Finding Nemo , and Grease . Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio/Website to [email protected] .
Requirements
- At least 4 years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a wig/makeup crew member or equivalent educational experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in a variety of wig styles and maintenance techniques
- Ability to adequately operate Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive for paperwork creation
- Working knowledge of hand and machine stitching techniques
- Ability to wash, block, roller set, and style wigs
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and high pressure environment
- Must be able to run short distances and use stairs both while carrying a basket
- Must be able to stand length of show
- Ability to lift 20 lbs
Nice To Haves
- Ability to ventilate and re-front wigs is a huge plus
Responsibilities
- create and maintain backstage paperwork including show run sheets, preset lists, check in/out sheets, and any other documents requested by Shop Supervisor both physically and digitally
- shadow all hair/makeup tracks and act as a swing as needed
- Lead the on-going inspection of every wig/facial hairpiece to identify repairs and maintain integrity of design
- Overseeing the crew's wig pre-sets and show tracks
- Create and maintain an inventory document of all needed items for run of shows
- Maintain flexible schedule for work calls especially during tech weeks
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
- Adhere to/enforce all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association
Benefits
- Housing is available at $50 per week
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
