Wig Lead: Theatrical Hair & Makeup Technician

Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a Wig Lead to oversee the creation, construction, and technical aspects of wigs, hairstyles, and specialty makeup for OSF shows. This role runs hair, wig, and makeup tracks under Wardrobe and Hair management.

The position requires extensive wig-making experience, leadership, and the ability to train crews, manage fittings, and support design decisions. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, are expected in this full-time union role.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional wig/hairstyling experience or four years as wig/run crew.
• Bachelor’s degree or certification may substitute for two years of professional experience.
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical wig making and hairstyling.

Responsibilities

• Create wigs, facial hair, hairstyles, and makeup per designer and show requirements.
• Collaborate with Costume Designer on looks, workloads and resources.
• Train wig crew and run crew on wig and makeup routines and show maintenance.
• Attend rehearsals, take notes, and assist in run sheets and alterations.
• Maintain wig rooms, stock, and inventory for the season.

Skills

Wig making

Hairstyling

Ventilation

Cap construction

Facial hair

Hair textures

Makeup techniques

Problem solving

Education

Theatrical wig making degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Ventilation tools

Scissors

Hair care products

Wig cap construction tools

Job description

Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, seeks a Wig Lead to oversee the creation, construction, and technical aspects of wigs, hairstyles, and specialty makeup for OSF shows. This role runs hair, wig, and makeup tracks under Wardrobe and Hair management.

The position requires extensive wig-making experience, leadership, and the ability to train crews, manage fittings, and support design decisions. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, are expected in this full-time union role.