The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Hair + Makeup Staff Artist for its 2025 Summer Festival Season.


The Hair + Makeup Staff Artist works as a member of a five-person Hair + Makeup crew; they report to the Hair + Makeup Supervisor, and they work alongside other Hair + Makeup Staff, and Hair + Makeup Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include assisting in the setup and breakdown of the Hair + Makeup room; daily maintenance of wigs; application of pre-performance makeup; period/modern hairstyling; and backstage quick changes during the running of assigned production. Work this position performs routinely is on ladders and involves lifting equipment or boxes to elevated positions. A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and experience working with all hair types and skin tones, ventilating, foundation building, and show running experience. Being able to work in a team-oriented environment and fostering a positive work atmosphere is required. Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs. Additional training and workshops may be provided during the season. This is a seasonal position; employees that work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival+rsquo;s current and potential future health and wellness policies.


This position runs ASAP to August 20, 2025. $16.80/Hr. Housing provided.


The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.

The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.


The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on December 5, 2024.


To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.