Job Description
Internal only
City
Lake Buena Vista
Job Type
Full Time
Country / Region
US
State / Region / Province
FL
Segment
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Additional Information
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At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!
KEYWORD: WDWCasting, WDW Casting
After clicking “Apply Now” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.
At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!
KEYWORD: WDWCasting, WDW Casting
Category
Theme Park Operations
Basic Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age
- A valid Driver’s License
- Willingness to drive company vehicles
- Confirmed experience with synthetic and human hair wig styling using appropriate styling tools
- Styling experience with period styles involving finger waves and French Twists
- Experience working with performers in various states of dress and undress
- Basic hand sewing
- Ability to use and learn new technology
Business
Walt Disney World Resort
Preferred Qualifications
- A valid Florida Cosmetology license
- Two (2) + years of experience in a salon, theater department, or film/tv hair and makeup department
- One (1) + years’ experience creating or styling synthetics wigs
Postal Code
32830
Responsibilities
- We take ownership of maintaining all wigs (washing, combing, drying, setting, and styling) for all Walt Disney World Theme Park Entertainment offerings, Auto-Animatronics and special events
- Re-create wig styles based on provided documentation and/or photo references
- Display solid understanding of wig materials such as lace, human hair, fur, yarn, and other synthetic fibers
- Help assemble and coordinate make-up kits for performers
- Facilitate and teach performer makeup application for show and sets
- Display proficiency with wig steaming, roller sets, basic wig comb outs
- Support entertainers with parade step off, show pre-sets and strikes, quick changes
- Prolonged standing and walking to multiple areas in indoor and outdoor settings during different weather conditions
- Work with chemicals daily including hair products, aerosols and cleaning solutions
- Complete daily cleaning procedures (e.g., recycling, maintaining shampoo sinks, station maintenance, disinfecting shared workspaces, etc.)
- Apply, remove and maintain basic prosthetics
- Dress, re-dress and style Audio-Animatronics figures, including fitting hairpieces and wigs of different fibers and yarn
- Assist with inventory projects and perform quality evaluations of products
- Flexible with work schedule, including location and time of day