Hair and Makeup Supervisor – Temporary Overhire (Theater/Opera)

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Temporary Overhire Hair and Makeup Supervisor for the College of Performing Arts. Responsible for delivering hair and makeup services to actors, maintaining design consistency, and working closely with the production team.

This position is on an as-needed basis without guaranteed weekly hours. Candidates should have experience as a Hair and Makeup Artisan and exhibit excellent communication and customer service skills. The role primarily requires in-person work on campus, with potential hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hair and Makeup Artisan or Supervisor.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of hair, makeup, and beauty products, trends, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply makeup, style hair, install extensions or wigs as required.
• Consult with actors about hair and makeup needs.
• Communicate effectively with actors, designers, and the Costume Shop Manager.
• Assist with inventory management of hair and makeup products and tools.
• Participate in production strike: clean brushes, wash wigs, dispose of unhygienic products.
• Monitor actors for discomfort or adverse reactions.

Skills

Experience as a Hair and Makeup Artisan or Supervisor

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Knowledge of hair, makeup, and beauty products, trends, and techniques

Excellent communication and customer‑service skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts or equivalent professional experience

Job description

The New School is seeking a Temporary Overhire Hair and Makeup Supervisor for the College of Performing Arts. Responsible for delivering hair and makeup services to actors, maintaining design consistency, and working closely with the production team.

This position is on an as-needed basis without guaranteed weekly hours. Candidates should have experience as a Hair and Makeup Artisan and exhibit excellent communication and customer service skills. The role primarily requires in-person work on campus, with potential hybrid arrangements.