Paid Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor The Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA US 05/06/2025

Playbill, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious Tony Award-winning theatre as an Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor. This full-time role involves supporting the Wig and Makeup Supervisor in creating stunning looks for a diverse range of productions. You'll play a vital role in maintaining wigs and makeup for a 15-show season while ensuring a well-organized workspace. The Old Globe values equity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about theatrical artistry and looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Vacation benefits

IATSE Pension

Union Health plans

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a theatrical wig shop or equivalent.
• Experience in ventilating wigs and professional hairdressing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, styling, and maintaining wigs and makeup.
• Maintain a clean workspace and manage a stock of wigs and products.

Skills

Wig styling

Makeup application

Wig ventilation

Professional hairdressing

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

The Old Globe, a Tony Award-winning theatre and one of the country’s leading regional LORT B+ theatres seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor. The Old Globe is known for producing a broad range of work from Shakespeare and the classical repertoire to world premiere musicals and plays on its three stages, plus a “Globe for All” touring program that performs in community venues throughout San Diego County.

The position will assist the Wig and Makeup Supervisor in building, styling, and maintaining wigs, hair and make up for The Old Globe’s 15-show season and additional projects. The position also requires maintaining a clean, well-organized workspace, and participating in maintaining a large stock of wigs, products, and equipment used in the creation of wigs, hairstyles and makeup.

Desired Skills and Experience: Two to four years’ experience in a theatrical wig shop or equivalent combination of wig, professional hairdressing and cutting, and makeup experience and/or training required. Must have experience ventilating wigs. A cosmetology license would be welcome but not required.

Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 40 hours/week, 9am-6pm, with overtime and weekend assignments. This is a full-time, IATSE Local 122 Union position available May 2025. The hourly rate is $27.01/hour; benefits include vacation, and IATSE Pension, and Union Health plans.

The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By taking intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

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