Lead Hair & Makeup Artist

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI Technologies Incorporated seeks a makeup and hairstyling supervisor to lead the department in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. You will oversee daily admin tasks and coordinate with production teams both in-studio and on-location.

The role requires a dynamic leader with supervisory experience, a cosmetology license or equivalent, and willingness to remain licensed. Expect flexible hours, including weekends, overnights, and travel as programming demands change.

Qualifications

• Must have a visible, self-motivated leadership style.
• Two years supervisory experience managing 3+ staff.
• Cosmetology license or equivalent training and willing to stay licensed.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily administrative work with advanced technology.
• Support makeup/hairstyle for on-location and studio productions.
• Travel on-location as needed; schedule may include weekends/holidays/overnights.
• Maintain high personal and professional ethics while performing under pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Ethics & compliance

Travel readiness

High-stress performance

Education

Cosmetology license

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The position works cohesively with the production team both in studio and on-location, in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. This position is responsible for the completion of daily administrative work, utilizing advanced technology. Finally, the position requires scheduling flexibility, as hours will shift due to changing programming demands, which could include weekends, overnights, shift extensions, and holidays, as well as traveling on-location as needed.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• A visible, self-motivated, dynamic leader, consistently implementing the department strategy and vision.
• Two years of supervisory experience, overseeing a team of 3+ employees. Three years of makeup and hairstyling experience and well as airbrushing/HDTV experience. Esthetician or cosmetologist license, or certified training from an accredited school/salon, or equivalent required. Applicant must be willing to become or stay licensed/certified as requested.
• Experience with high-profile talent.
• Embodies the standards of personal and professional ethics. Does not tolerate or encourage unethical behavior in others, making thoughtful decisions that are based on fact and not emotion. Takes a proactive and direct approach to resolution.
• Maintaining high performance in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills, particularly in Microsoft 365, as well as a creative and proficient use of modern technology skills, contributing to the department's operations and client experience.

Compensation

Compensation: $78,464 - $145,719 /year USD