Wig Build Technician

Tuacahn Center For The Arts; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, UT is seeking a Wig Build Technician to construct and style wigs under supervision of the Shop Manager per Wig Designer designs. This role supports live productions and requires close collaboration with the wig team and other departments.

The position runs March 15–July 9, 2027, offering $20/hour plus overtime, with housing provided and salary open to negotiation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ventilate and re-front wigs; add/remove weft.
• Knowledge of roller sets and hair styling techniques.
• Knowledge of facial hair styling preferred.
• Knowledge of classic marcel.
• May need to create wig styles over wig cages.
• Collaborate with wig team and other departments.
• Listen, take instruction and work with performers and staff professionally.
• Work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ventilate, alter, repair, and style wigs as directed.
• Maintain knowledge of hair styles including period, modern and fantasy.
• Adhere to Actor's Equity rules including Covid-19 additions.
• Adhere to OSHA and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support Production Department with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Ventilate wigs

Wig styling

Collaboration

Deadline pressure

Education

Cosmetology training

Tools

Wig construction tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Wig Build Technician is responsible for building and styling all wigs under supervision of the Shop Manager per designs from the Wig Designer.

Essential Functions

• Will be required to ventilate, alter, repair, and style wigs
• Should have working knowledge of hair styles including period, modern, and fantasy.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association, including Covid-19 additions.
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
• Contributes to the overall success of the Production Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to ventilate and re-front wigs as well as adding/removing weft.
• Knowledge of roller sets and hair styling techniques.
• Knowledge of facial hair styling, preferred.
• Knowledge of classic marcel.
• May need to create wig styles over the top of wig cages.
• Ability to collaborate with the wig team as well as other departments.
• Ability to listen, take instruction, and work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Preferred

• At least 1 years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a Wig Builder or equivalent educational experience.
• Cosmetology license (Not required)

Housing is provided.

Contract Dates: March 15- July 9, 2027

Salary/Rate: $20 per hour plus overtime, open to negotiation based on experience.

2027 Productions include Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, and Hairspray.