Touring Hair and Makeup Artist / Assistant Tour Manager | Playbill

Touring Hair and Makeup Artist / Assistant Tour Manager

CATEGORY: Technical

Mills Entertainment
Saratoga Springs, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hair and Makeup Artist who is able to additionally perform Assistant Tour Manager duties for an A-level Touring Artist.

This role will be initially structured as a short term/fill in engagement. The position offers the opportunity for extended contract work as the tour move into a high-volume cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day to Day Operational Duties
    • Artist Support
    • Providing personal support for the Artist.
      • Providing hair styling and maintenance including but not limited to:
        • Style and maintain hair for various looks and needs.
        • Demonstrate proficiency in roller setting and styling hair from reference pictures or Artist as directed.
        • Apply standard makeup to Artist as directed.
        • Ensure proper care, management, and maintenance and organization of all makeup related tools and products.
        • Assist in the maintenance of wardrobe items including but not limited to steaming, sending out for dry cleaning, and spot cleaning.
      • Support Artist in VIP Meet & Greet as directed by the Tour Manager.
      • Coordinating and accompanying artist to and from key locations safely.
    • Provide comprehensive oversight of all artist commitments while on tour, such as press engagements, media appearances, and social media coordination as necessary.
    • Assistant Tour Manager Support
      • Coordinating with local venue runner to:
        • Collect and manager crew members’ dinner orders.
        • Maintain and stock tour bus inventory.
    • Show Execution
      • Act as main video switch operator and caller for the performance.
        • Training provided for this job function.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Touring experience (3-5 years preferred).

· Proven experience in live event production, with a strong background with touring.

· Cosmetology license preferred.

· Expertise in professional hair styling for Artist.

· Proficiency in maintaining and managing professional grade hair styling tools and products.

· High degree of professionalism and discretion when dealing with artist and confidential information.

· Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

· Strong problem solver with the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

· Cosmetology license preferred.

  • Ability to maintain a positive and safe work environment.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Valid Driver's License required with clean driving record.

· Valid Passport with no border issues.

· Background check required.

Higher consideration will be given to candidates with several years of touring experience, specifically with high profile talent.

Travel, accommodations, and per diem included.

Compensation Range: $2250 - $2750 per week

Please email [email protected] with the subject line: Touring Hair and Makeup Artist / Assistant Tour Manager, Job would start in April of 2026”

Mills Entertainment LLC is proud to be a diverse employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status or any other characteristics protected under the law.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to reply to all submissions.

SALARY

$2,250.00 – $2,750.00 per week

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