USF Hair and Makeup
Job in
Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, 84720, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Southern Utah University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Beauty/Hair Styling
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green shows across three venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.
Employment dates vary by position. Build contracts begin Late April/May/June and end June/July. Run contracts begin in May/June and end September/October. Some employment dates can be combined if interested in build and run. Supervisory roles may have some pre-season remote work for the design process. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.
Date of first consideration: 12/11/2025
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a multicultural organization. We seek skilled Hair and Make-up professionals with the skill to provide services to a diverse company.
* Wigmaster:
* April 27, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
* Works with costume designer and hair and makeup director to determine approach to implementing design.
* Develops a schedule with the hair and makeup director.
* Oversees daily operation of a makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions with assistant.
* Participates in the construction and implementation of design elements.
* Assistant Wigmaster:
* May 1, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
* Assists the Wigmaster in constructing and implementing hair and makeup designs.
* Oversees daily operation of makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions.
* Hair and Makeup Artist:
* May 1, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
* Constructs wigs and hair pieces for productions.
* Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup during the build of productions.
* Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor:
* June 1, 2026 - September 8 or October 7, 2026.
* Supervises the run crew and maintenance of productions.
* Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup.
* Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
* Hair and Makeup Run Crew:
* June 1, 2025 - September 8 or October 7, 2026.
* Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup.
* Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
Minimum Qualifications
* Experience in styling and care of Black/African American and multi-ethnic hair, wigs and wig making desired.
* Experience with makeup techniques for all skin types desired.
* Wigmaster:
* Experience with wig construction required.
* Supervisory and scheduling experience desired.
* Assistant Wigmaster:
* Experience with wig construction desired.
* Supervisory experience is a plus.
* Hair and Makeup Artist:
* Experience with wig construction and makeup desired
* Hair and Makeup Run Crew:
* Previous backstage experience a plus.
Documents needed to apply:
* 3 professional references
* Portfolio or other visual representations of work.
Position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
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