Career Opportunities at Disney Theatrical Group

Make-Up Specialist - The Greatest Showman UK

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join the Wigs, Hair and Make-up department for The Greatest Showman on a fixed-term basis.
As a Make-Up Specialist, you’ll report to the Head and Deputy Head of WHAM Department. Your focus will be on the preparation, maintenance and continuity of the make-up for the cast, while helping to deliver the show’s visual artistry, ensuring a smooth and efficient backstage operation during rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Apply, maintain and remove make-up to a high level for performers according to creative direction of the Make-Up Designer and Head of WHAM.
• Support quick changes and emergency touch-ups during rehearsals, understudy runs and performances.
• Responsible for maintaining all make-up aspects of the production.
• Assist the WHAM team with any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the production, including make-up adjustments, character continuity, and quick-change requirements.
• Assist the Head of WHAM by liaising between the Company Manager, Technical departments, Creative Team, Production and General Management Teams to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
• Perform daily make-up setup, pre-sets, any cast make-up replenishment needs and provide clear communication with regards to make-up within the WHAM team.
• Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
• Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.
• Report and feedback show and staff-related issues in a timely manner.
• Work in full compliance with Disney’s Health and Safety Policy and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices
• Making sure products for the cast are replenished.
• Responsible for make-up plots and the make-up bible i.e photographs, product adjustments and usage.

Skills Required

Please note: Professional makeup artistry experience is essential — this is not a trainee or graduate position.

• Apply and maintain specialised make-up techniques, including: Application of bald caps and tattoos; scar application and other special FX; running transfer appliances.
• Understanding of theatrical makeup and application techniques, including fashion and stage-specific products. Confident in applying makeup quickly and effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Experience in a similar role within a large-scale musical production, particularly those involving international casts and the opening of new shows, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of wig/hair styling across all hair types is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cast, creatives, and crew.
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices in a backstage environment.
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Highly effective team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Capable of following instructions and adhering to department protocols.
• Motivated to learn new skills and committed to upholding the quality of a major production.
• Demonstrates discretion and professionalism when working closely with others.
• Well-organised and detail-oriented in all aspects of work.

Additional Information

• Fixed-term Contract, 48 hours per week.
• Start date: early 2027. Run dates 2027-2028.
• Monday-Saturday schedule with a midweek and weekend matinee.
• This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and Safety rules & Regulations at the production

For more information, or to apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com

Please include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications 25 September 2026

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