Cosmetologist - Part Time

Disneyland Resort; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Disneyland Resort is seeking a Cosmetologist to craft and maintain wigs for characters and performers across the Disneyland Resort. You will wash, set, and style wigs, reproduce character-specific looks, and assist with wig placement for parades and shows.

Candidates must hold a California Cosmetology license and have advanced wig or theatrical hair education. Flexible, full-week availability is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience styling, fitting, and maintaining theatrical wigs as a licensed Cosmetologist.

Responsibilities

• Wash, set, and style show wigs.
• Recreate specific wig styles from photos for parades, shows and entertainment venues.
• Assist with pinning wigs and retouches for performances.
• Maintain wigs for performers and Audio-Animatronics figures across Disneyland Resort.

Skills

Wig styling

Wig fitting

Period wig styling

Guest interaction

Team player

Education

Licensed Cosmetologist CA

Advanced wig/theatrical hair education

Job description

Do you love bringing characters to life through working with hair? Then apply to Our Cosmetologist position today! Our Cosmetology Cast Members provide wigs styled to an approved corporate design for all characters and performers at the Disneyland Resort®. They are responsible for maintaining all wigs for performers and Audio-Animatronics figures across the Disneyland® Resort and teaching entertainers proper makeup applications. This role is primarily focused on delivering consistent, performance-ready wigs for parades, shows, and Entertainment venues.

• Wash, set, and style assigned show wigs
• Recreate specific styles from photos in a clear and defined manner, which may involve period looks
• Knowledgeable of the appropriate styling tools to use when working with synthetic and human hair wigs
• Assist with pinning on wigs and retouches for parades, shows, and various Entertainment venues
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this role
• Must have a valid Cosmetology license with the state of California
• Lead with a positive demeanor and approach challenges head-on
• Demonstrated knowledge of fitting, applying, securing, and maintaining wigs in a variety of sizes, textures, and styles
• Enthusiastic about interacting and working with internal Guests/Cast Members
• Takes initiative and readily assumes new responsibilities and challenges
• Remains calm, receptive to feedback, and effective in high-pressure situations
• Complete repetitious tasks while maintaining quality
• Self-directed and able to collaborate on a team
• Flexible and adaptable, especially working in a variety of areas, conditions, and changing shift times
• Committed and reliable for scheduled shifts Training Availability: Must be fully available for six (6) weeks of training For Part Time, must be fully available Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and all holidays year-round
• Two (2) years of professional experience styling, fitting, and maintaining theatrical wigs as a licensed Cosmetologist; advanced wig or theatrical hair education
• Hands-on experience cutting, setting, styling, restyling, repairing, and securing synthetic and human hair wigs
• Experience reproducing character-specific, theatrical, and period wig designs from approved visual references
• Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Must have flexible availability to work Sunday through Saturday, all shifts (i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays.

DISCLAIMER

The pay rate for this role in California is $25.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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