Wig Shop Lead

Ivins, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyon

Position Title: Wig Shop Lead

Department: Costume Department

Position Summary:

Be a part of the Costume Department Team for Tuacahn in Ivins Utah! Work with the Costume Shop Supervisor and Crafts Shop Supervisor to make the designs of the Wig and Costume Designers come to life on stage in the middle of the gorgeous red rocks of Padre Canyon.

We are currently hiring a wig shop to work on our winter production of Elf: The Musical.

During the build period you would be responsible for leading the wig shop to alter and style all the wigs per the designs from the Wig designer for every cast member. Youll get to pass on your expertise to others by guiding and instructing your wig shop staff through their assigned projects as needed. The paperwork you help create and keep updated like wig style manuals is essential for the wig shop and hair and makeup run crews to do their jobs. Youll attend tech as needed to help facilitate the finishing details and any changes that need to happen before the show opens.

This position is seasonal but we are searching for a good fit for a year round staff member. The following is an overview of what we expect the seasonal hire:

-The wig shop may need some organizing depending on your workflow

-Work with the Wig Designer to complete the build for Elf

-Keep track of any wigs we may rent from others making sure they are taken care of correctly

-Inspect and repair wigs as needed

-Be a part of the collaborative workforce of the costume department and the whole theatre.

Skills needed:

Cutting washing blocking roller setting and styling of wigs
Ventilating and re-fronting wigs
Wig Repair
Use and care of all tools needed for wig creation altering styling and etc. (ventilating hooks wig dryers wig heads steamers etc.)
Wig identification/cataloging
Working knowledge of hand and machine stitching techniques for wigs
Demonstrable knowledge of/and experience in a variety of wig styles and maintenance techniques
Paperwork creation including but not limited to: Wig style guides Wig Manual (bible) Wig show lists
Ability to teach/guide wig shop personnel in all of the above
Leading and maintaining a professional wig shop work environment
Organization time management/project planning
Communicating clearly with others
Google suite (Drive docs sheets etc.)
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work outside in a desert climate (though our build facilities are located indoors)
Ability to listen take instruction and to participate in a team to complete the assigned tasks
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Ability to work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times
Clean and maintain all spaces daily

Required Qualifications:

Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
Cosmetology license
5 years of professional wig and theatre experience

Bonus Qualifications:

10 years of professional wig and theatre experience

Position Contract Dates:

10/27/2025 - 11/29/2025

Pay:

$1040 weekly

Other details:

housing options available for seasonal contract inquire for details

*the dates and pay are for the seasonal hire

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Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyonPosition Title: Wig Shop LeadDepartment: Costume DepartmentPosition Summary:Be a part of the Costume Department Team for T...