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Cosmetologist 2 - Full Time - Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company

Florida, United States (On-site)

Cosmetologist 2 - Full Time - Walt Disney World

1 Month ago • 2-4 Years

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Job Description

This role involves maintaining and styling wigs for performers and Audio-Animatronic figures across Walt Disney World. Cosmetologists will be responsible for washing, combing, drying, setting, and styling wigs, as well as re-creating wig styles based on provided documentation or photo references. They will also work with performers applying prosthetics, facial hair, and theatrical makeup. The role requires proficiency with wig steaming, roller sets, and basic wig comb outs. The position also involves daily cleaning procedures, working with chemicals, and dressing and styling Audio-Animatronics figures. Additional responsibilities include assisting with inventory projects and performing quality evaluations of products. Flexibility with work schedule, including location and time of day, is required.

Must have:

Valid Driver's License
Experience with synthetic and human hair wig styling
Styling experience with period styles
Experience working with performers
Basic hand sewing
Ability to use and learn new technology

Good to have:

Valid Florida Cosmetology license
Experience in a salon, theater department, or film/tv hair and makeup department
Experience creating or styling synthetics wigs

Perks:

Cast-exclusive discounts
Tuition assistance through Disney Aspire

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Job Summary:

Have you ever wanted to work within the Disney wig rooms, parade locations, stage shows and special event areas where they build, style, and maintain multiple creative wigs for performers and Audio-Animatronic figures across The Walt Disney World Resort? We are currently seeking Cosmetologists! In this role, we work with Cast Members applying prosthetics, facial hair, theatrical makeup, and guiding accurate makeup application. We may also support film shoots, media events and convention shows.

Cosmetologists receive a starting pay rate of $21.00 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

To be considered for this role you must pass an in-person assessment at The Walt Disney World Resort.

Responsibilities:

We take ownership of maintaining all wigs (washing, combing, drying, setting, and styling) for all Walt Disney World Theme Park Entertainment offerings, Auto-Animatronics and any special events
Re-create wig styles based on provided documentation and/or photo references
Display solid understanding with lace, human hair, fur, yarn, and other synthetic fibers
Help assemble and coordinate make-up kits for performers
Facilitate and teach performer makeup application for show and sets
Support entertainers with parade step off, show pre-sets and strikes, quick changes
Display proficiency with wig steaming, roller sets, basic wig comb outs
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

Additional Information:

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At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

KEYWORD: WDWCasting, WDW Casting

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