The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Hair & Makeup Staff Artist for its 2025 Summer Festival Season.
The Hair & Makeup Staff Artist works as a member of a five-person Hair & Makeup crew; they report to the Hair & Makeup Supervisor, and they work alongside other Hair & Makeup Staff, and Hair & Makeup Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include assisting in the setup and breakdown of the Hair & Makeup room; daily maintenance of wigs; application of pre-performance makeup; period/modern hairstyling; and backstage quick changes during the running of assigned production. Work this position performs routinely is on ladders and involves lifting equipment or boxes to elevated positions. A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and experience working with all hair types and skin tones, ventilating, foundation building, and show running experience. Being able to work in a team-oriented environment and fostering a positive work atmosphere is required. Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs. Additional training and workshops may be provided during the season. This is a seasonal position; employees that work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health and wellness policies.
This position runs ASAP to August 20, 2025.
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.