Wigmaster job description

Also Hair and Wig Supervisor, Make-up/Wigmaster

Theatre specialist who creates wigs and hairstyles for productions within the guidelines set by the Costume Designer.

Responsibilities

 * Pulls, purchases, alters or manufactures all wigs, hair styles and facial hair as designed by the Costume Designer.
 * Facilitates or performs haircuts needed on specific productions.
 * Maintains the wig/hair stock in an organized and accessible way.
 * Works with the Costume Designer to create any specialty make-up for specific productions.
 * Supervises a crew of hair assistants as necessary.
 * Orders hair and specialty make-up supplies as necessary.
 * Creates a hair maintenance schedule for wig washing, re-sets, and maintenance hair cuts.
 * Facilitates or performs specialty hair processes as necessary. This includes but is not limited to: coloring and permanent waves.
 * Performs other duties as assigned by Costume Director.

Qualifications

 * Demonstrated experience in ventilating human hair.
 * Ability to cut and style a variety of hair types.
 * Ability to administer a variety of chemical hair processes including, but not limited to: coloring, bleaching and permanent waves.
 * Demonstrated experience in theatrical stage make-up techniques.
 * Ability to teach make-up techniques to actors as necessary.
 * Demonstrated ability in prosthetic make-up techniques.
 * Good organizational skills.
 * Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 * Basic supervisory skills.
 * Cosmetology license helpful.