Hair & Makeup Assistant- The Lion King
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This role is for the duration of the Brisbane season of Disney’s The Lion King. Contract dates are approximately 10 November 2026 – 8 March 2027 (usual show schedule, matinees and evenings).
Reporting to the Head of Hair and Makeup, the Hair and Makeup Assistant will support the delivery of skilled makeup requirements throughout rehearsals and performances. The role is responsible for assisting with the application, maintenance, and continuity of performer makeup and hair designs, ensuring looks are consistently executed to the required artistic, technical, and production standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Applying, maintaining, makeup designs and resetting wigs for performers in line with approved designs and production requirements.
- Executing assigned hair and makeup responsibilities consistently and in accordance with rehearsal requirements and performance requirements.
- Maintaining the consistency and quality of performer hair and makeup looks throughout all performances, including required adjustments and resets.
- Assisting performers with pre-show preparation, in-performance maintenance, and post-show resets as required.
- Maintaining wigs, hairpieces, makeup kits, tools, and workstations in a clean, hygienic, organised, and professional condition.
- Monitoring the condition of wigs, hairpieces, makeup products, and related equipment, and reporting any maintenance, repair, or replacement requirements promptly.
- Applying hair and makeup skills to support the preparation, upkeep, and ongoing maintenance of the hair and makeup department throughout the production.
- Collaborating with Wardrobe, Stage Management, performers, and other production departments to support efficient and safe performance operations.
- Reporting any safety, hygiene, equipment, or operational concerns promptly to the Head of Hair and Makeup, Company Management, and/or Technical Director.
- Complying with all venue regulations, hygiene standards, safety procedures, and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.
- Attending rehearsals, production meetings, department meetings, and performance calls as required.
- Contributing to a professional, collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment.
This is a unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination, then apply now!
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com
About The Walt Disney Company (APAC):
For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has been entertaining consumers in Asia Pacific – and enriching people’s lives. Today’s consumer can discover new branded experiences in many ways and in many markets from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China, Japan, Korea to Southeast Asia.
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.
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