Head Hair and Makeup

The Head Hair and Makeup Artist (HMU) shall be employed in all shows and events that require the use of the HMU Department at the 5th Avenue theatre in Seattle when STG is Promoting in the space. Events include Fine Art shows, corporate events, dance, comedy, musical acts and other performances.  Responsibilities include working with the Production Manager to ensure a safe working environment, supervising local crews, assigning crews, working with other stage departments to complete the needs of the show, advancing Fine Art shows, day-of-show load in and load out, run-of-show. Must be a team player and work well with other departments. This position earns $43/hour and receives benefits in accordance with STG's contract with IATSE locals 488 and 887.

Position is intermittent by nature. Shows requiring Hair or Makeup support can be few and far between, however Dance and other Fine Art shows require full time schedule (40 to 75 hours a week) depending on individual show needs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Technical Director.

•  Manage and assist with all aspects of Hair and Makeup dept on day-of-show, from load in through load out.
•  May be required to run cues in a multitude of situations including working in low light, strobe, fog, and other limited visibility situations May be required to twist, turn, squat, bend. May be required to work in a loud, confined and disorienting environment.
•  Will be the primary contact for tours’ Hair and Makeup depending on the needs of the show.
•  Oversee all HMU employees and assign positions based on skill and union contract provisions.
•  Ensure adherence to day schedule, breaks, manage crew and safe work environment.
•  Maintain the stage area to provide a safe and clean work environment.
•  Distribute and explain all Hair and Makeup needs to other staff.
•  Assist with planning and execution of venue policies and procedures
•  Assist with new hire paperwork and new hire orientation.
•  Work with the Production Manager on advancing of shows, site surveys, supplying estimates, payroll, maintenance schedule and other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Must have working knowledge of theatrical hair styling, pinning wigs, maintenance, Repair, shampooing, Blocking, of wigs. Natural and artistic makeup on artists
•  Must be able to work closely to and in performers’ personal space while putting makeup, hair style and wigs.
•  Demonstrated attention to detail.
•  Ability to work with a team in all aspects of interaction (house crew, IATSE crews, road crews, and clients). 
•  Knowledge and ability to run a Fine Art show and cues.
•  Ability to work with the Production Manager with work duties and priorities.
• Ability to lead a crew of varying sizes. 
•  Ability to adapt to changing priorities of a show and fluctuating schedule in a positive manner.
•  Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
•  Ability to carry supplies up and down multiple flights of stairs repeatedly.
• Ability to work in a safe and predictable manner under stressful conditions and long hours.
•  Ability to be proactive in work assignments and work independently.
•  Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, primarily Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

•  This is an on-call as-needed job function so there is never a set schedule or set number of hours worked per week, it varies depending on how busy the company is.
  
  

•  The position is physical in nature and requires physical mobility including balancing, bending, carrying, reaching, twisting, and lifting up to 30 pounds  
  
  

•  Standing – >40% of time-

While performing essential duties. Standing is mostly dynamic and intermittent with walking. (Surface: varies – finished/unfinished concrete, gravel, earth, uneven terrain, linoleum, hardwood, plywood, carpet.).

•  Walking – >30 % of time-

While performing essential duties. (Surface: varies – finished/unfinished concrete, gravel, earth, uneven terrain, linoleum, hardwood, plywood, carpet.).

•  Sitting -> 30% of the time-

While performing essential duties: advancing shows, paperwork, show prep, scheduling crews.

Salary : $43