Prosthetics, Hair & Makeup Artist

Farah Experiences LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Makeup and Costuming Specialist. This role involves documenting and maintaining hair and makeup standards, training performers, and managing daily costuming operations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in the field, along with relevant certifications in hair and makeup, ensuring high-quality and consistency in performance looks. Proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of makeup application, wig styling and prosthetics work.
• Certification in Special FX makeup is desirable.
• Experience working with performers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for documentation of hair and makeup looks.
• Teach performers to apply makeup and prosthetics.
• Manage daily operations of costuming.

Skills

Makeup application

Wig styling

Prosthetics work

Attention to detail

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

Higher secondary or equivalent

Certification in Hair and Makeup

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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
• Participates 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
• Organizes weekly dry cleaning pick up and drop off and records 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, answer radio calls from green rooms, etc.
• Assists 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
• Attends costume department meetings as requested
• Assists 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. Develops 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
• Contributes in the creation of a fun and safe working environment. Performs 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