What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 USF Hair and Makeup staff position at Southern Utah University?
**2026 USF Hair and Makeup staff**
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green shows across three venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.Employment dates vary by position. Build contracts begin Late April/May/June and end June/July. Run contracts begin in May/June and end September/October. Some employment dates can be combined if interested in build and run. Supervisory roles may have some pre-season remote work for the design process. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.
Date of first consideration: 12/11/2025
**Essential Functions**
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a multicultural organization. We seek skilled Hair and Make-up professionals with the skill to provide services to a diverse company.
Minimum Qualifications
Documents Needed To Apply
**Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.**
**Southern Utah University does not discri inate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.**
**In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.**
**To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6992547**
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- Salary:** $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly
- Location:** Cedar City, UT
- Job Type:** Shakespeare Seasonal
- Job Number:** 202400236
- Division:** President's Office
- Closing:** Continuous
- FLSA:** Non-Exempt
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green shows across three venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.Employment dates vary by position. Build contracts begin Late April/May/June and end June/July. Run contracts begin in May/June and end September/October. Some employment dates can be combined if interested in build and run. Supervisory roles may have some pre-season remote work for the design process. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.
Date of first consideration: 12/11/2025
**Essential Functions**
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is a multicultural organization. We seek skilled Hair and Make-up professionals with the skill to provide services to a diverse company.
- Wigmaster:
- April 27, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
- Works with costume designer and hair and makeup director to determine approach to implementing design.
- Develops a schedule with the hair and makeup director.
- Oversees daily operation of a makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions with assistant.
- Participates in the construction and implementation of design elements.
- Assistant Wigmaster:
- May 1, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
- Assists the Wigmaster in constructing and implementing hair and makeup designs.
- Oversees daily operation of makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions.
- Hair and Makeup Artist:
- May 1, 2026 - July 4 or July 22, 2026.
- Constructs wigs and hair pieces for productions.
- Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup during the build of productions.
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor:
- June 1, 2026 - September 8 or October 7, 2026.
- Supervises the run crew and maintenance of productions.
- Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup.
- Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew:
- June 1, 2025 - September 8 or October 7, 2026.
- Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup.
- Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in styling and care of Black/African American and multi-ethnic hair, wigs and wig making desired.
- Experience with makeup techniques for all skin types desired.
- Wigmaster:
- Experience with wig construction required.
- Assistant Wigmaster:
- Experience with wig construction desired.
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Hair and Makeup Artist:
- Experience with wig construction and makeup desired
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew:
- Previous backstage experience a plus.
Documents Needed To Apply
- 3 professional references
- Portfolio or other visual representations of work.
**Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.**
**Southern Utah University does not discri inate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.**
**In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.**
**To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6992547**
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Salary : $15 - $19