Prosthetics, Hair and Makeup Artist

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a prosthetics, hair and makeup artist role with MIRAL in the United Arab Emirates. No city was shown on the posting. The work is in live entertainment, preparing performers and characters for shows and events. About the role: The artist designs, creates, applies, maintains and repairs wigs, hairpieces and makeup for performers and characters, and trains performers for approved character makeup looks. Designs must align with creative direction, brand and character integrity, and wigs are washed, restyled, maintained and refurbished daily. The role also covers custom prosthetics, facial pieces and SFX makeup, plus look books and step-by-step guides. Duties also cover quality assurance and show standards, routine inspections, preserving character consistency and visual storytelling, accurate inventories of wigs, prosthetics, makeup and tools, monitoring stock and proper storage, and tracking usage, repairs and replacements. The artist supports rehearsals, new productions, openings and seasonal events, works with Creative, Production, Costuming and Entertainment teams, and follows health, safety, hygiene and sanitation standards, keeping a safe workspace and looking after performer care and skin safety. Requirements: Higher secondary education is essential, with a minimum of three years practising with wigs, extensive wig styling with synthetic hair and makeup artistry in entertainment, character makeup, hair and SFX knowledge, and experience creating, maintaining and repairing wigs. The role needs experience in performer presentation and live entertainment, attention to detail, inventory management, and organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, in a fast-paced multi-production environment. An associate degree or higher in wig and makeup is desirable, as is experience in a theme park, theatre or cruise setting and in SFX, prosthetics and seasonal events. Location: United Arab Emirates. Source: Bayt, posted 13 November 2026.