Hair Styling Specialist

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 39 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced hairstylist to design and style hairstyles for artistes across drama, entertainment, news, and current affairs productions. You will collaborate with makeup artists, costume designers and production teams to ensure a cohesive visual look that supports the script and direction.

You will maintain continuity, care for wigs and extensions, and stay current with trends while meeting tight schedules.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Professional Certificate in Hairdressing / Hairstyling from a recognised institution.
• Certification or Diploma in Makeup will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of hairstyling techniques, suitable for different hair types and on-screen requirements.
• Experience working with wigs, extensions, and hairpieces for performance or broadcast purposes.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in television, film, theatre, or related creative environments.
• Good understanding of current hair and fashion trends.

Responsabilités

• Design and style appropriate hairstyles based on character, script, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with production teams and artistes to understand and interpret hairstyling needs across various genres such as drama, variety, and news.
• Maintain continuity of hairstyles across scenes and episodes by keeping detailed notes and photographic records.
• Perform hair trims when needed to ensure continuity and maintain the intended on-screen appearance throughout production.
• Care for, style, and maintain wigs, hairpieces, and extensions, ensuring proper cataloguing and storage.
• Ensure readiness of artistes for filming, live shows, and promotional events within tight schedules and budgets.
• Stay updated on new hair trends, techniques, and tools to enhance production quality.
• Assist with basic makeup and touch-ups where required to ensure a cohesive on-screen appearance.
• Maintain good hygiene sanitation and safety standards in the use of products, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by production management or the head of department.

Connaissances

Technical Expertise

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Work Fast

Time Management

Health & Safety Awareness

Communication

Formation

Diploma/Professional Certificate in Hairdressing

Makeup certification/diploma (advantage)

Description du poste

Job Overview

Create and style hairstyles that enhance the appearance and characterisation of artistes across Drama, Entertainment, News, and Current Affairs productions. Work closely with makeup artists, costume designers, and production teams to ensure the overall visual look aligns with the creative direction, continuity requirements, and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and style appropriate hairstyles based on character, script, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with production teams and artistes to understand and interpret hairstyling needs across various genres such as drama, variety, and news.
• Maintain continuity of hairstyles across scenes and episodes by keeping detailed notes and photographic records.
• Perform hair trims when needed to ensure continuity and maintain the intended on-screen appearance throughout production.
• Care for, style, and maintain wigs, hairpieces, and extensions, ensuring proper cataloguing and storage.
• Ensure readiness of artistes for filming, live shows, and promotional events within tight schedules and budgets.
• Stay updated on new hair trends, techniques, and tools to enhance production quality.
• Assist with basic makeup and touch-ups where required to ensure a cohesive on-screen appearance.
• Maintain good hygiene sanitation and safety standards in the use of products, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by production management or the head of department.

Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Diploma or Professional Certificate in Hairdressing / Hairstyling from a recognised institution.
• Certification or Diploma in Makeup will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of hairstyling techniques, suitable for different hair types and on-screen requirements.
• Experience working with wigs, extensions, and hairpieces for performance or broadcast purposes.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in television, film, theatre, or related creative environments.
• Good understanding of current hair and fashion trends.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in hairstyling techniques, product use, and hair maintenance for different conditions.
• Creativity: Ability to conceptualise and execute hairstyles that enhance on-screen character and personality.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and continuity across shoots.
• Teamwork: Works well with production, costume, and makeup teams to achieve consistent visual outcomes.
• Adaptability: Handles fast paced and changing production requirements effectively.
• Work Fast: Able to perform efficiently and accurately under tight time constraints, ensuring artistes are ready for shoots as scheduled.
• Time Management: Able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Apply standards and good practices of proper sanitation and care in handling styling tools and chemicals.
• Communication: Listens effectively and conveys styling ideas clearly to artistes and colleagues.