Wig, Hair and Make-up Designer - Secret Cinema: Grease(Freelance)

Overview

Secret Cinema has been thrilling audiences for 15 years, delivering deeply unforgettable experiences, fusing the world of cinema and site-specific immersive entertainment. Audiences get the chance to experience their favourite characters and stories in a whole new way, and with titles like Moulin Rouge!, Blade Runner and Dirty Dancing, attracting over half a million visitors in the past 5 years alone.

With Secret Cinema coming to Birmingham for the first time ever, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Wig, Hair and Make-Up Designer, local to the area to deliver Secret Cinema's next Immersive Experience.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role on a large-scale show or touring production and will work closely with the other creative teams to design the hair and make-up for the show.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with and towards the Producer's & Creative Director’s overall vision to design the Wigs, Hair and Makeup for the show, and to maintain the artistic intentions of the production
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  Manage the department running budget, handling petty cash and order items as required
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  Line manage, train & support the department team members
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  Attendance, at appropriate meetings with other members of the artistic, production, and management teams to ensure awareness of the departmental requirements and any resulting changes
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  To track and be mindful of the Company’s allergies and sensitivities, and supply alternative solutions where necessary
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  Liaise with and work under the direction of the Company Manager throughout the performance period
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  To be responsible, alongside the CM, for supervising and scheduling staff within the department
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  To provide SGL with a detailed handover of all Hair and Makeup materials after the live run
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  To uphold the high production standards expected and carry out duties associated of the role for a first-class production and the artistic quality required by the relevant director and/or designer
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  Contributing to the smooth running of the department & production.
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  To comply with the Company House Rules, Risk Assessments and the COVID Management Plan during their engagement with The Company
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  Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Producer as is appropriate to the post.
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  To participate in the Secret Group Ltd debrief processes by submitting a written debrief and, if required by the producer, attending a debrief meeting

Key Skills & Experience

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  Self motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and able to supervise a team
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  Excellent communication, administration, time management and organisational skills.
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  Attention to detail
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  Adaptability and problem-solving skills, whilst remaining calm under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
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  Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors, musicians and other venue staff.
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  Knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office
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  Stamina, persistence, enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive manner
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  Understanding of health and safety legislation and procedure

Desirable

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  Knowledge of event and theatre safety guidelines
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  Experience of working on temporary work sites and/ or Immersive & site-specific theatre

£4,500 to £5,500 project fee (commensurate to experience)

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Applications

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