Insomniac - Countdown SoCal NYE 2026 Seasonal Entertainment Theatrical Wig & Hair Specialist

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at costume or character hair styles? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space.

About the Role

Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Entertainment Wig and Hair Specialists to join our Entertainment team. This position reports to the Entertainment Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare theatrical wigs & hair styled to an approved design for performers of events.
• Restyle, maintain, & make alternations or adjustments to wigs according to the daily schedule for all shows.
• Work closely with a variety of performers in the application of theatrical wigs & headdresses during show run, rehearsals, preparation, and show changes.
• Properly apply & pin theatrical headdresses & wigs securely for performance.
• Aid fellow team members with headdresses, wigs & quick changes in both set-up and run of show.
• Perform other tasks and carry out projects as assigned by the lead hair artist or director.
• Maintain a safe & sanitary working environment, conforming to all established health & safety policies and procedures.
• Repair, construct, clean and prep wigs for the run of the show.
• Maintain ongoing maintenance of wigs, headdresses, or hairpieces etc.
• Participate in rotation of duties as directed.
• Properly clean up, repack & store all headdresses and hair related items at the end of each show.

Qualifications

• Diploma in hairstyling or at least 3 years of relevant experience in all aspects of theatrical wigs, hairdressing & styling.
• Able to wash and set wigs and recreate a style from a photo in a clear and defined manner.
• Hands on knowledge in appropriate use of styling tools & pinning.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of live entertainment and Insomniac brands/shows.
• Experience in entertainment, film, theater, theme park & or live events is a plus.

Expectations

• Fast pace – artist must be able to move quickly & efficiently in high volume to make show launch times.
• Be knowledgeable in application of theatrical headdresses & wigs of all sizes.
• Attention to Detail - being careful about detail and quality of end product.
• Cooperation - being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Teamwork – working well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Time Management - managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Initiative - a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance - accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Keeping emotions in check and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Independence - guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Dependability - being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• May work in drastic temperature climates.
• Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.