Summary
Wynn Al Marjan Island is recruiting a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for its Entertainment Administration team at its resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role leads the team and oversees wig and makeup preparation, styling, maintenance, inventory, documentation, performer training, and support for events and marketing activities. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of relevant experience in theatrical or large-scale production work, including wig and makeup techniques. The posting states that salary is paid in AED but does not provide an amount; benefits include leave, healthcare, life insurance, and incentive programs.
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About Wynn Al Marjan Island:
On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 miles from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.
About the Position:
Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup - Entertainment to join the resort’s Entertainment Administration team.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- Lead and supervise the wigs, hair, and makeup team, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with designers and directors to ensure the artistic integrity of all wigs, hair, and makeup looks.
- Oversee the preparation, styling, and maintenance of wigs and makeup for each performance.
- Ensure all wigs and makeup are maintained to the highest standards and repaired or replaced as needed.
- Manage inventory and procurement of supplies, coordinating with the Wardrobe Administrator.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including bibles for each look and performer.
- Train performers in proper application and maintenance of wigs and makeup.
- Support PR, Marketing, and special events with appropriate hair and makeup services.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a wig and hair technician or a similar position in a wardrobe department for a large-scale theatrical or production show.
- Experience with teaching performers how to apply their wigs.
- Experience with cutting, dyeing, setting, blocking and styling real hair wigs.
- Experience with fitting, altering and repairing full lace cap or lace front wigs.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a make-up technician or a similar position in a wardrobe department for a large-scale theatrical or production show.
- Experience with and knowledge of application techniques and products for different types of makeup applications such as theatrical makeup, beauty makeup, etc.
- Experience with applying airbrush body makeup.
- Experience teaching performers how to apply make-up.
About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits:
We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.