Cosmetology Designer

Job ID 10113396 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Mar. 18, 2025

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Job 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 Designer creates cosmetology designs based on show treatments and creative briefs provided by various partners for entertainment offerings. This individual will pay close attention to diverse points of view and understand the functional aspects of the product's end-user.

This role reports to the Manager of Character Design and Development.

This role is full time.

What You Will Do

Provide Cosmetology design maintenance for ongoing offerings and support for new Cosmetology designs
Complete research and provide renderings and/or inspiration boards
Update and develop training collateral for new or revised designs, oversee the Cosmetology process flow and interaction of the Cosmetology teams
Lead all aspects of raw materials selections for all cosmetology products
Provide prototype oversight, including fittings
Interface and collaborate with various partners to build a well-rounded look, taking into account the overall costume
Attend assigned entertainment planning meetings and rehearsals
Partner with Entertainment/Costuming/Cosmetology Leaders and Costumers to implement new show products and maintain show quality
Provide and maintain effective communication with internal and all artistic production and operating partners
Stay current with Disney brand entertainment offerings worldwide

Required Qualifications & Skills

Valid Portfolio
Valid Cosmetology license
3+ years experience in a Cosmetology, Theatre, or Film related field
2+ years experience in cosmetology documentation and training
2+ years of design experience in a cosmetology related field
2+ years of experience in wig and make-up design inclusive of prosthetics and wig/facial hair production
Experience with Disney characters and entertainment offerings, and their related cosmetology guidelines
Experience using various design tools
Experience with the design and development process and following through with the project life cycle
Experience in hand drawing & sketching
Experience in managing projects from sketches to implementation where prioritization is required
Experience working in an environment where collaboration is key
Experience communicating (both written and verbal) to all levels of partner
Experience delivering direct written and oral feedback
Experience in industry trend research
Ability to work with different types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs
Ability to work outside regular business hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as needed
Ability to travel between work location in a given day
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

Valid drivers' license
Valid US Passport
Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required
Advanced degree in fine/visual or graphic arts, costume/cosmetology design 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.

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