Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: Hair/Wig Make-up Artisan
Department: Production
Reports To: Costume Shop Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Seasonal Full-Time
Pay Tier: 4
Compensation: $20.00-$22.50/hour ($800-$900/week) up to 50 weeks. Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary supplemental benefits, 401(k), vacation, sick time, personal time, and paid holidays
Desired Start Date: August 1, 2024 (best consideration to applications received by July 1, 2024)
Summary
Trinity Repertory Company seeks a hair/wig & make-up artisan to join our fast-paced Costume Department. The hair/wig & make-up artisan, under general direction prepares, maintains, sources, constructs wigs, and executes hair and make-up plans based on the designs of the costume designer, throughout the season. The hair/wig & make-up artisan will work closely with the costume shop director to plan and execute workflow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Keeps wig room and organizations paces clean and tidy, letting supervisor know when show supplies are needed
Leads all head tracings, hair and make-up consultations, and wig fittings
Attends technical rehearsals and dressing rehearsals
Carries out all construction, ventilation, and alterations for wigs/hairpieces/facial hair
Carries out all of the initial hair/make-up styling, and provides tools/materials/instruction to actor and/or wardrobe crew for execution throughout the run
Trains wardrobe crew on show-specific hair/wig/make-up needs and daily maintenance
Gives actors haircuts as needed, per show
Maintains the integrity of the design throughout the run
Coordinates specialty salon appointments for hair or nails
Leads wash/strike at the end of the run
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to respond to changing circumstances quickly and with a positive attitude
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work long weeks and evening/weekend hours are typically required while running tech/previews for assigned projects
Education and/or Experience
Five or more years of professional experience and/or training in theatrical wig construction/styling; certification from hair stylist program; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical Skills/Computer Skills
Knowledge of theatrical production practices and procedures. Familiarity with COVID-19 safety regulations.
Effective communication skills
Extensive wig construction knowledge of techniques and materials
Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience with various human hair types, as well as synthetic hair
Make-up skills
Basic sewing skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
File share software (Dropbox, One Drive)
Language Skills
Must be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate transparently and effectively across mediums. The ability and passion to work inclusively with all ages and diverse populations.
Certifications
Valid driver's license
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including one booster against COVID-19. Medical and religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination requirements will be granted, and reasonable accommodations provided under applicable law
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to regularly ascend and descend stairs repeatedly on a daily basis
Must have the physical ability to regularly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (printer, scanner, copier)
Must have the physical ability to move, position carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to carry items while climbing and descending stairs
Must be able to sit and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to climb a ladder up to 6 feet
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule includes regular nights and weekends
This position may have to work on holidays
Opportunities to work from home when approved by supervisor
The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high
The light level in the work environment ranges from light to dark
The Lederer Building (in which the Costume Shop, rehearsal spaces and theaters are located) has a significant number of stairs, and many locations that are only accessible by stairs
Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams
Trinity Rep is on an active and ongoing journey to be an anti-racist organization, advancing anti-racist policies and practices, and fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice, and equity
This position will have several weeks off contract each summer based on our season schedule, which will be known in advance and will not disrupt benefits such as medical etc.
Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep's commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.
ABOUT TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY
Rhode Island's Tony Award-winning theater company, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding in 1963. Trinity Rep is committed to reinventing the public square and inspiring dialogue by creating emotionally-stimulating productions and innovative education programs for all ages and abilities. Whether classical or contemporary, all of Trinity Rep's productions connect audiences with the play and each other in meaningful and sometimes surprising ways. Its annual production of A Christmas Carol has brought families together for 40+ years and made memories for over a million audience members. Trinity Rep shapes the future of the nation's theater through the development and production of new plays, as well as the tuition-free Brown University/Trinity Rep MFA program - one of the leading programs for actor and director training in the world.
Trinity Rep strives to facilitate human connection through its commitment to forming meaningful community partnerships, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, delivering exceptional customer service, and connecting patrons with its resident company of artists. Trinity Rep has resolved to place antiracism at the center of its work, and has embarked on a robust planning process to develop and implement a bold new vision for theater making, education, and community engagement, founded on the principles of genuine equity and antiracism.
Located in downtown Providence, Trinity Rep has long been a driving force behind the creativity that fuels and defines the region. Typically employing over 250 artists, educators, and administrators, the organization generates nearly $21 million in direct and indirect economic activity annually. It is one of 76 theaters nationwide with membership in LORT (the League of Resident Theaters), the organization representing America's leading professional theater companies.
Learn more at www.trinityrep.com/about
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Ranked #1 in Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2014 America's Favorite Cities Survey, praised by Architectural Digest as "The country's best small city," and named America's Coolest City by GQ Magazine in 2015, Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States and the third-largest city in the New England region after Boston and Worcester. Providence has a city population of 180,609 and is part of the Providence metropolitan area with an estimated population of 1,622,520. The region is considered part of the Greater Boston combined statistical area, the sixth largest in the country, with over eight million residents.
Once nicknamed the "Beehive of Industry," Providence has rebranded itself as the "Creative Capital" to emphasize its educational resources (Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, and Johnson & Wales University) and arts community. Over the last twenty years, much of Providence has undergone a true civic renaissance, as political leaders and residents have propelled the city into an exciting place to work and live. City streets are packed with boutiques, hotels, renovated lofts, excellent restaurants, and art spaces.
In addition to being the home of Trinity Repertory Company, Providence has a remarkable arts and culture community that includes nationally renowned community arts center, AS220; the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra; RISD Museum; Providence Athenaeum; Festival Ballet; and WaterFire. Providence is also home to several performing arts centers such as the Veterans Memorial Auditorium and the Providence Performing Arts Center, as well as a number of smaller theaters. The city's music scene, centered on artist-run spaces, is well known in underground music circles.
The restaurant scene in Providence is second to none and a source of immense pride for residents, as the city has been consistently recognized as a top city for food. Because of Rhode Island's proximity to the ocean, many restaurants, grocery stores, and farmer's markets boast food sourced from the state itself, giving real meaning to the phrase "farm-to-table" dining. From bakeries and coffee shops, to bars and food trucks, there is no shortage of fun, excellent, cutting-edge dining in the city.
Salary Description
$20-$22.50/hour