Make-up/Hair Designer
The make-up/hair designer(s) collaborates with the director, and is responsible to the producer.
Duties:
• Collaborates with director on establishing a make-up/hair design
• Collaborates with other designers
• Creates color sketches of people and make-up/hair that communicates the final “look” of
characters
• Buys, rents or borrows make-up accessories
• Attends production meetings
• Attends first rehearsal and presents design concept
• Attends other rehearsals as available
• Attends costume parade, dress rehearsals, etc.
• Coordinates make-up artists for performances
• Arranges to replenish make-up/hair supplies during the run
• Works within a budget
Skills:
• Strong visual sense
• Ability to draw
• Knowledge of make-up/hair styles and history
• Understanding of the effect of colour, light and shadow on the human face
• Experience with wigs, beards and various prosthetics and special effects make-up
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong supervisory skills
• Financially responsible
