Hair Inserter

Hair Inserter - 3 month FTC

Action Studios
We are trailblazers that redefined our industry.

But the times are changing and we need talented team members to unleash the Merlin Magic, by casting our spell far and wide.

Come be a part of conjuring up new worlds of escape and adventure Come be a part of the Merlin Entertainments Team

We're a place that makes magic. Magic that gives millions of people fun, thrills and memorable experiences.

We're the thinkers, dreamers, doers and achievers whose job it is to create and deliver world-class new attractions, hotels and major investment projects, as well as manage the extensive real estate assets of one of the most exciting companies in the world.

Welcome to Merlin Magic Making (MMM), the creative heart of Merlin Entertainments.

We are currently recruiting for a positive, enthusiastic and skilled
Hair Inserter to join our Creative team, based at our MMM creative hub in Acton, London on a 3 month fixed term basis.

You will focus on hair insertion for Madame Tussaud's wax figures for new and existing attractions.

About the Role

No day will be the same as you could be working on many different projects - different heads, different hair, different hair styles, different celebrities Potentially the 'highlight' of your career.

As a Hair Inserter you will be part of a talented, creative team, platted together, supporting each other, reporting into the Hair Supervisor.

Your main objectives will be

• To complete Hair Insertion projects to an agreed standard specification and time frame.
• To achieve sign off of all your projects by the Hair Supervisor, Senior Sculptor & Principal Sculptor following the appropriate critique process.
• Complete other hair tasks such as wig making, hair buying, processing and rough cutting.

About You...

• Experience of hair punching (in particular wax and silicon) and wigknotting are highly desirable, but more important is the right can do energetic, positive attitude, as training can be provided.
• A hair and makeup professional qualification or degree / diploma is also desirable, or a hair / makeup related apprenticeship. Afro hair training desired but not essential.
• Great attention to detail, with good listening and questioning skills and you will need to be a good communicator all essential when taking a sometimes complicated brief and having to work closely to detailed specifications.
• Good time management is essential and you will need to be comfortable working to tight deadlines sometimes under time pressure.
• There can often be many changes during the course of a single hair project so you will need to be open to having to make a number of changes to your work if required and not taking it personally
• Finally, we are all about the team so we want you to be a team player who will support others and share your highs and lows, share information with colleagues, be open to feedback and developing your skill set.

The Benefits

We're growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you're already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here).

Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 20 days' holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too.

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together.

Because at Merlin, everyone matters Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation.

Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Returning to Work

We have an active Return to Work programme, which offers training, mentoring and more, to support with the transition back into working life.

So, if you've been on a career break for any reason we can support you.

Find out what Colouring Artist Sophie has to say about working at Acton Studios:
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