Costume/Cosmetology Technician

The Walt Disney Company; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking an on-board Cosmetology Specialist to maintain and style wigs, assist with stage makeup, and support costume care across ship-board entertainment. You will be responsible for wig maintenance, makeup application, and coordinating dressing tracks for performances while ensuring safety and quality aboard a Disney vessel.

The role requires hands-on skills in wig care, airbrush makeup, prosthetics, and sewing, with a strong emphasis on teamwork in a vibrant,

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industry-related experience.
• Skills with styling, care and maintenance of theatrical wigs.
• Knowledge of stage makeup applications including air brushing and prosthetics.
• Experience in a theatrical environment including running dressing tracks and quick changes.
• Familiarity with hand sewing and machine stitching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and maintenance of all cosmetology associated with ship wide Entertainment offerings.
• Maintain, style and care for all theatrical wigs.
• Assist performers with stage makeup including airbrush and prosthetic applications.
• Inventory cosmetology supplies.
• Help with the care of all costumes including laundering, hand sewing and machine stitching.
• Run dressing tracks for shows, set costumes, and assist with quick changes.
• Ensure the integrity of all entertainment events ship wide.

Skills

Wig styling

Stage makeup

Dressing tracks

Hand sewing

Industry experience

Job description

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care and maintenance of all Cosmetology associated with ship wide Entertainment offerings
• Maintain, style and care for all theatrical wigs
• Assist performers with stage makeup including airbrush and prosthetic applications
• Inventory cosmetology supplies
• Help with the care of all costumes including laundering, hand sewing and machine stitching
• Run dressing tracks for shows, set costumes, and assist with quick changes
• Ensure the integrity of all entertainment events ship wide

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industry related experience
• Skills with styling, care and maintenance of theatrical wigs
• Knowledge of stage makeup applications including air brushing and prosthetics
• Experience in a theatrical environment including running dressing tracks and quick changes
• Familiarity with hand sewing and machine stitching

Additional Information

This is a SHIPBOARD role

You Must

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations

Your Responsibilities

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes
• Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.