2027 USF Hair and Makeup Staff

Southern Utah University•Cedar City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Shakespeare Festival, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is hiring Hair and Makeup staff for its 2027 season. The Festival produces a nine-show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues during the summer and fall. Positions include Hair and Makeup Supervisor, Assistant Hair and Makeup Supervisor, Wig Technician, Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor, and Hair and Makeup Run Crew. Employment dates vary by position and may depend on show assignment; some build and run dates may be combined for interested applicants. The position is contingent on funding, and housing is included. The Festival seeks skilled Hair and Makeup professionals able to provide services to a diverse company. Supervisors work with designers on implementing designs, schedules, studio operations, construction, and production maintenance. Technicians and run crew members assist with wig, hair, and makeup construction, styling, fitting, actor assistance, and maintenance, depending on their assignment. Applicants must submit three professional references and a portfolio or other visual representations of their work. Appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Southern Utah University states that it cannot sponsor international faculty and staff who require an H1B visa and are currently living outside the United States.

Requirements

Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Experience with wig and hair-piece construction is required.
Wig Technician: Experience with wig and hair-piece construction is required.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor: Experience with wig and hair-piece maintenance and repair.

Nice To Haves

Experience styling and caring for varied hair textures, wigs, and wig making.
Experience with makeup techniques for all skin types.
Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Supervisory and scheduling experience.
Assistant Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Experience with wig and hair-piece construction; supervisory experience is a plus.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor: Previous supervisory experience.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew: Previous backstage experience.

Responsibilities

Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Work with the costume designer and hair and makeup director to determine how to implement the design.
Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Develop a schedule with the hair and makeup director.
Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Oversee daily operation of the makeup studio and wig construction for assigned productions with an assistant.
Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Participate in constructing and implementing design elements.
Assistant Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Assist the Supervisor in constructing and implementing hair and makeup designs.
Assistant Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Oversee daily operation of the makeup studio and wig construction for assigned productions.
Wig Technician: Participate in fabrication, styling, and fitting of wigs and hair pieces.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor: Supervise the run crew and production maintenance.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor: Assist actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup, and maintain wig and facial-hair styles during assigned productions.
Hair and Makeup Run Crew: Assist actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup, and maintain wig and facial-hair styles during assigned productions.