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Cosmetology Strategy and Initiatives Manager

Job ID 10132402 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 21, 2025
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Job Summary:

"We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!"

Want to work with great people from a diverse group of backgrounds while supporting elite entertainment offerings? Disney Facilities and Operations Services Costuming are seeking applicants for a Cosmetology Strategy and Initiatives Manager position. Candidates will have a passion for guest and cast service, putting inclusion at the forefront of everything they do. Facilities and Operations Services (FOS) Cosmetology supports all of Walt Disney World in the day-to-day maintenance of wigs, prosthetics, facial hair, and more. You will collaborate with Safety professionals, maintain compliance with regulations, and prepare financial estimates for Cosmetology elements and labor. You will lead and mentor some of the most hard-working cast members in the industry!

You will report to the Manager for Costume Resource Planning & Integration.

This role is a full-time on-site opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborate with Safety professionals to ensure all new Cosmetology products and processes meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

  • Foster a safe working environment by maintaining compliance with Company, State, and Federal regulations.

  • Prepare financial estimates for Cosmetology elements and labor associated with prospective entertainment and character offerings.

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with Entertainment and Costuming partners, serving as the Cosmetology representative in production meetings for new and seasonal offerings. 

  • Champion an inclusive, innovative, and respectful work environment.

  • Strategize, manage, and implement innovative solutions to challenges in the WDW Cosmetology operation.

  • Ensure new Cosmetology-related products and processes are documented for ease of end-user adoption.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in the hair and makeup/Cosmetology field.

  • Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, overnights, and holidays.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an eagerness to learn new software applications.

  • Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Experience navigating change, handling confidential information, and balancing competing priorities.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong networking and partnership abilities.

  • Understanding of lifespan and safe application of wigs and prosthetics.

  • Working knowledge of varying natural hair types, synthetic hair types, and wig construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • In-depth knowledge of Walt Disney Resort policies and procedures, including applicable Union contracts.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Entertainment, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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