Wig Build Technician
About The Position
Essential Functions Will be required to ventilate, alter, repair, and style wigs Should have working knowledge of hair styles including period, modern, and fantasy. Adhere to all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association, including Covid-19 additions. Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment Contributes to the overall success of the Production Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned Qualifications / Skills / Abilities Ability to ventilate and re-front wigs as well as adding/removing weft. Knowledge of roller sets and hair styling techniques. Knowledge of facial hair styling, preferred. Knowledge of classic marcel. May need to create wig styles over the top of wig cages. Ability to collaborate with the wig team as well as other departments. Ability to listen, take instruction, and work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Requirements
- Ability to ventilate and re-front wigs as well as adding/removing weft.
- Knowledge of roller sets and hair styling techniques.
- May need to create wig styles over the top of wig cages.
- Ability to collaborate with the wig team as well as other departments.
- Ability to listen, take instruction, and work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Should have working knowledge of hair styles including period, modern, and fantasy.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of facial hair styling, preferred.
- Knowledge of classic marcel.
- At least 1 years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a Wig Builder or equivalent educational experience.
- Cosmetology license (Not required)
Responsibilities
- ventilate wigs
- alter wigs
- repair wigs
- style wigs
- Adhere to all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association, including Covid-19 additions.
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
- Contributes to the overall success of the Production Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned
Benefits
- Housing is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
