Fall 2026 Makeup And Wig Designer WLS Level 4

I.     WLS Level: 4

II.    Description Of Duties For This Position:

1. Follow the appropriate design process for developing the makeup and hair/wig designs for each character in all productions, in collaboration with the faculty supervisor, costume designer, and director;
2. Create makeup schematics for each actor in all productions, in collaboration with the faculty supervisor and costume designer; 
3. Attend all production meetings for all productions for the year and provide a report of the status of the makeup and hair/wig designs; 
4. Maintain make-up and wig storages, in consultation with the faculty supervisor;
5. Instruct all actors in the application of their makeup and hairstyles for the production prior to dress rehearsal;
6. Coordinate makeup color swatching and makeup orders for all actors for all productions, in collaboration with the faculty supervisor; Student Labor Position Description Single WLS Level Form
7. Supervise and instruct the Costumers WLS 1-3 during dress rehearsals and performances about all makeup and hair needs for the actors; 
8. Supervise all strikes following the final performance of all productions or as they are scheduled by the faculty supervisor; 
9. Creating and managing a schedule, adhering to all production deadlines, in collaboration with the faculty supervisor, costume designer, and director; 
10. Work with very little supervision; 
11. Maintain a sanitary and healthy work environment; 
12. See that the workplace and environments are clean; 
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to basic costume construction.

III. Learning Opportunities For This Position:

1. This position allows a student to learn and develop theatrical makeup techniques.
2. This position allows a student to learn and develop hair/wig techniques for the stage 
3. This position allows a student to learn the design process for theatrical makeup and hair.

IV.  Qualifications Needed For This Position:

1. General: Pleasant disposition and a positive attitude, the ability to work with others, and the ability to work under stress. 
2. Skill: Theatrical makeup or cosmetology; hair and/or wig styling a plus 
3. Physical: None 
4. Academic: THR 124 Visual Concepts for the Stage and THR 220 Seminar in Design & Production: Makeup; or permission of the faculty supervisor