Hair & Makeup Assistant - Music Theatre Wichita Posted ago · Until Filled Wichita, KS

Hair & Makeup Assistant – Music Theatre Wichita

JOB TITLE:

Hair & Makeup Assistant
ALTERNATE TITLES:
Wig Technician, Makeup Artist

REPORTS TO:

Hair & Makeup Supervisor, Hair & Makeup Designer
JOB TYPE:
Seasonal, Salaried

GENERAL JOB STATEMENT:
Responsible for the completion of all hair and makeup effects as assigned. Assistant will help designer / supervisor in scheduling, construction, and maintenance of wig inventory. Assist performers in the execution of their pre-show looks as well as in post-show clean-up.

• In consultation with the designer, responsible for conducting appropriate portions of fittings and for participating in scheduling of fittings.
• Maintenance of work spaces, shared and individual, plus stock and materials storage areas.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines, including scheduled fittings, dress rehearsals, and final completion of all assigned work.
• Organization and prep work prior to build and during the post-build period, including pulling and restocking, preparing orders and/or ordering supplies, preparing thorough documentation and/or providing information for each production.
• Purchase needed materials, supplies, and wigs needed for design as assigned by designer/supervisor.
• On-time completion of quality assigned work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Hair & Makeup Designer / Supervisor or the PM.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theatre or related field / equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical theatre is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.