Wig Master/Makeup Artist

DetailsOpen Date 07/27/2023Requisition Number PRN35826BJob Title Staff SpecialistWorking Title Wig Master/Makeup ArtistJob Grade UGRFLSA Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift VariableWork Schedule Summary9-5 M-F, varied depending on the demands of any given show.VP Area Academic AffairsDepartment 00072 - Pioneer Theatre CompanyLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 35,600 to 52,000Close DateOpen Until Filled YesJob SummaryResponsible for styling and construction of wigs and facial hair, designing and supervising show makeup as needed, and overseeing styling of actor’s own hair and makeup as needed, for 7 productions for Pioneer Theatre Company, a professional regional theater, and 4 mainstage productions for the University of Utah’s Department of Theatre.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesCollaborate and coordinate with the costume designer, often executing their design and filling in the gaps as needed. This is not a separate design position in traditional sense.o Must be familiar with period styles and costume historyo Must be able to read and analyze scripts for possible hair and makeup requirementso Must be able to clearly express ideas, and be good at researcho Must be able to meet deadlineso Must be able to work with and handle a wide variety of personalitieso Must have experience handling budgetso Must be able to use a computero Must be organizedo Work closely with the costume crafts and millinery artistso Work with stage management to arrange fittingso Must have strong communication skills and be detail orientedo Must attend production meetings for all PTC and U of U mainstage productionso Must attend all rehearsals during dress rehearsal week to openingo Must be familiar with AEA rules regarding wigs, makeup, and actors using their own hair.o Teaching actors any makeup as needed for the productions, including making instructional makeup charts, and procurement of makeup as per AEA rules.o Training wardrobe crew to handle, apply, and remove wigs and facial hair for performances.o Maintaining the wigs and facial hair during run of production following AEA rules.o Willingness to work with young students interested in hair and makeup design from the Department of Theatre, often mentoring and supervising them if they are assigned a mainstage designo Training and utilizing student interns as necessary.o Training wig and makeup crew for student mainstage productionso Hiring assistants as budgeted.o Procurement of wig studio supplies and materials.Comments:This position may be subject to call and might involve work on a holiday when a production is in dress rehearsals.Minimum Qualificationso A minimum of 3 years of professional experienceo Wig construction – fronts, toupees, full wigs, etc.o Facial hair construction – beards, moustaches, sideburnso Ventilating or hand-tyingo Wig setting and styling with human and/ or synthetic hairo Cutting wigs into proper shape for setting and stylingo Experience rigging wigs and facial hair for quick changeso Altering and repairing wigs and piecesPreferencesPreferences Cosmetology license Experience working with stage blood and other special effects Experience constructing, applying, and removing prosthetics and connections to artists who can construct or do said special effects Experience collaborating with the sound department during musicals Experience working with professional designers and directorsType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryPlease email resume and portfolio to:Phillip.Lowe@ptc.utah.edu and/orTrevor.Long@ptc.utah.eduAdditional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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