Wig & Hair Assistant Lead - Theatrical Styling

Verterra Development; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, is hiring an Assistant Wig Lead to support the Wig and Hair Department. The role focuses on building, styling, and maintaining wigs, facial hair, and specialized makeup for productions, and involves assisting with fittings, show builds, and run sheets.

The position requires 3+ years of professional wig experience, knowledge of wigs, ventilation, and makeup techniques for stage and period styles, and a collaborative, organized approach to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional wig industry experience.
• Knowledge of ventilation, wig cap construction, and facial hair construction.
• Familiarity with contemporary and period hairstyles and theatrical makeup.

Responsibilities

• Build, ventilate, and style wigs and facial hair for assigned productions.
• Run hair, wig, and makeup tracks during performances and quick changes.
• Assist with show builds, fittings, alterations, and run sheets.
• Maintain wigs and facial hair elements to stay true to the approved design.
• Coordinate with stage management and other production teams to address needs.
• Keep wig and makeup spaces organized and inventory up to date.

Skills

Wig ventilating

Wig building

Hair styling

Stage makeup

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, is hiring an Assistant Wig Lead to support the Wig and Hair Department. The role focuses on building, styling, and maintaining wigs, facial hair, and specialized makeup for productions, and involves assisting with fittings, show builds, and run sheets.

The position requires 3+ years of professional wig experience, knowledge of wigs, ventilation, and makeup techniques for stage and period styles, and a collaborative, organized approach to