Head of Wardrobe & Makeup — Blue Man Group Tour

Job overview

The Head of Wardrobe & Makeup role is an onsite touring position based in the United States, with the listing location in Lumberton, NC. The posting states a standard pay rate of $1,400 per week. The role leads wardrobe and makeup for Blue Man Group's 2026 A New Holiday Surprise touring production. The department head maintains costumes, wardrobe elements, and makeup standards across tour stops while leading daily operations and local crews. The role supports the production's creative presentation and performer readiness through preparation, maintenance, show execution, and coordination with production and stage management.

What you'll do

• Lead wardrobe and makeup operations
• prepare dressing areas
• execute pre-show, show, and post-show duties, including cues, quick changes, and resets
• maintain and repair costumes and wigs
• track inventory and maintenance
• train local crews
• assist performers with wardrobe and makeup
• manage makeup inventory
• coordinate with production and stage management
• oversee purchasing, records, and safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head of wardrobe & makeup

blue man group

touring production

wardrobe supervision

theatrical makeup

costume maintenance

quick changes

local crew leadership

inventory management

lumberton nc

$1,400/week

domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits during active tour periods
• the posting does not specify benefit details.

Why this role

The posting specifies tour dates of October–December 2026 and requires domestic travel for extended periods during November–December 2026. Requires five years of professional wardrobe and makeup experience in live entertainment or touring productions.

About the employer

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities. Sector: 71.