Prosthetics, Hair & Makeup Artist

Miral; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled makeup artist with expertise in wig styling and prosthetics. You will document makeup looks, manage wig supplies, and work closely with performers to ensure high standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certification and at least 2 years of experience in the field, along with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of makeup application, wig styling, and prosthetics work.
• Knowledge of prosthetics application and development.
• Past experience working with performers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for documentation of hair, prosthetic and makeup looks.
• Wash and restyle wigs to IP standards.
• Help Costuming Support Manager in maintaining accurate inventory.

Skills

Makeup application

Wig styling

Prosthetics application

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Certification in Hair and Makeup

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Scope

• Responsible for documentation of hair, prosthetic and makeup looks for each of the characters appearing in all parks or representing the park for public relations and at special events
• Wash and restyle wigs to IP standards
• Teach performers how to apply their makeup and prosthetics properly and efficiently
• Make daily checks to confirm performers are applying makeup to company standards
• Help Costuming Support Manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date wig, makeup and supplies inventory
• Keep makeup and wig supplies stocked and request orders in timely manner
• Participate in off-site or on-site public relations events involving costumes and performers
• When needed, helps crew with daily laundry, including washing, hanging, ironing and steaming costume pieces
• When needed, help with fabricating and repairing costumes and craft pieces, as well as altering existing costumes with high attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship to ensure show quality
• Organize weekly dry cleaning pick up and drop off and record items that have been taken and returned by the dry cleaner as needed
• Manage daily operations of costuming, including, but not limited to: checking in staff, handing out daily assignments, answering radio calls from green rooms, etc.
• Assist in a team leader capacity with other departments within entertainment when required
• Interface with all colleagues and outside vendors in a professional and courteous manner
• Attend costume department meetings as requested
• Assist with administrative tasks to support the Senior Costuming Manager
• Share information and best practices from your expertise with other costume colleagues
• Maintain communication throughout the costuming department by being meticulous with documentation, developing necessary documentation and visual references for make-up and hair styles to ensure performers are consistent in the way they apply their makeup and style their hair
• Contribute to the creation of a fun and safe working environment, performing other tasks as reasonably requested by senior management

Job Essentials

• Higher secondary or equivalent
• Certification in Hair and Makeup
• Minimum of 2 years of makeup application, wig styling and prosthetics work
• Knowledge of prosthetics application and development
• Makeup design
• Wig design and restyling
• Prosthetics application
• Hand sewing
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Past experience working with performers
• Computer skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in English

Job Desirables

• Associate degree or higher in theatre or fine arts
• Certification in Special FX makeup
• 5 years sewing or fine arts background
• 3 years with theme park, theatre or cruise ship experience
• Special FX makeup
• Body painting
• Sculpting and mold making
• Painting and airbrush experience
• Advanced level computer proficiency
• Wig making / repair
• Specialization in Costume Technology
• Theme park experience
• Managing People