Cosmetologist 2 - Full Time - Walt Disney World

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of maintaining all wigs (washing, combing, drying, setting, and styling) for all Walt Disney World Theme Park Entertainment offerings, Auto-Animatronics and special events
• Re-create wig styles based on provided documentation and/or photo references
• Display solid understanding of wig materials such as lace, human hair, fur, yarn, other synthetic fibers and human hair inclusive of all types and curl patterns
• Demonstrate proficiency with wig steaming, roller sets, basic wig comb outs
• Facilitate and teach performer makeup application for show and sets
• Help assemble and coordinate make-up kits for performers
• Support performers with parade step off, show pre-sets and strikes, quick changes
• Prolonged standing and walking to multiple areas in indoor and outdoor settings during different weather conditions
• Work with chemicals daily including hair products, aerosols and cleaning solutions
• Complete daily cleaning procedures (e.g., recycling, maintaining shampoo sinks, station maintenance, disinfecting shared workspaces, etc.)
• Apply, remove and maintain basic prosthetics
• Dress, re-dress and style Audio-Animatronics figures, including fitting hairpieces and wigs of different fibers and yarn
• Assist with inventory projects and perform quality evaluations of products
• Flexible with work schedule, including location and time of day

Basic Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• A valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to drive company vehicles
• Confirmed experience with synthetic and human hair wig styling using appropriate styling tools
• Styling experience with period styles involving finger waves and French Twists
• Experience working with performers in various states of dress and undress
• Basic hand sewing
• Ability to use and learn new technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid Florida Cosmetology license
• Two (2) years of experience in a salon, theater department, or film/tv hair and makeup department
• One (1) + years’ experience creating or styling synthetics wigs

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