Depending on the size of the production and the requirements of the show, there may be separate positions for Hair and Make-Up Designers, or they may be a combined role.
Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designers also work in film, live music, photoshoots, television and more.
As well as opportunities on the Get Into Theatre website, you can also search The Stage jobs.
Often, academic qualifications are not as important as creative and practical skills. It’s possible to become a Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designer without a degree. You can often complete traineeships and freelance work within the industry to gain experience. Qualifications or courses in hairdressing, wigs, make-up and design may be useful. Find training and experience opportunities in Wigs, Hair and Make-up here.
Designers may begin their careers learning technical skills as a Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Artist or Technician, or begin as a trainee. It is common for Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designers to be freelance, and work on a project-by-project basis.
A trainee can earn no less than the national minimum wage or union minimum. More experienced Designers may earn between £21,000 and £50,000 per year.
Find theatre vacancies with The Stage Jobs here
https://careers.broadway/careers-jobs/hair-wig-designer/
https://www.liveabout.com/art-of-hair-and-makeup-designer-2638621
https://hairmakeupbranch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/theatre-department-roles.pdf
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/wig-and-makeup-designer-salary-SRCH_KO0,23.htm
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Published: 27 January 2022