Cosmetology Manager - Internal Assignment (IA)/Project Hire (PH)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10117949 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Apr. 01, 2025Job Summary:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Cosmetology Manager will support the Disney Cruise Line. This position leads and mentors hourly Cosmetologists and is the point of contact for contractors who care for the various wigs, facial hair, and prosthetics used in the various Entertainment offerings aboard the ships. Candidates will have a passion for Guest and Cast service putting inclusion to the forefront of everything they do.
The Cosmetology Manager will report to the Area Manager-DCL Cosmetology
This a temporary role with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
Lead, guide, and develop a successful team of hourly Cosmetology Specialists through demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring
Provide a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with Company, State, and Federal regulations
Build and maintain positive relationships with Entertainment and Costuming partners.
Represent and support business requests in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with Costume Designer, Production Teams, and Buyer to refine project scope as materials are selected and construction methods are refined
Track, analyze, and manage inventory levels to meet demand
Control expenses to align with annual financial targets
Maintain wig show quality, ensuring Disney styling standards for both shoreside and onboard teams
Must clearly understand all wigs and makeup used in our various Entertainment offerings
Must clearly understand how to set and adjust priorities to satisfy partner needs and maintain show quality
Must understand the company guidelines and how it aligns with hair and makeup
Ensuring compliance with customs and maritime laws for shipping and manifesting
Required Qualifications & Skills
1+ years experience in a Cosmetology or entertainment related field
1+ years leading union employees
Experience with wig styling and production
Experience building mutually beneficial partnerships in a collaborative environment
Experience supervising team workflows and assisting in prioritizing collision points
Experience with budget oversight and reporting out variances
Experience in ordering and remaining in compliance with industry safety standards
Experience communicating (both verbal and written) with all levels of partners
Experience utilizing Microsoft Suite
Valid passport
Ability to work around various fibers and synthetic furs
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Current Cosmetology license
Experience with synthetic wig styling and production
Experience with Walt Disney World Collective Bargaining agreements
Experience with maritime labor laws
Experience with prosthetics, airbrushing, and makeup application
Multi-lingual
Education
High school degree or equivalent is required
Advanced degree in Costume/Hair and Make-up Design or Technology, Cosmetology, or related field is preferred
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.