Assistant, Hair and Makeup

American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is one of the greatest dance companies in the world. Since its founding season in 1940, ABT’s mission has been to create, present, preserve, and extend the incredible repertoire of classical dancing for the widest possible audience. Headquartered in New York City, ABT is the only cultural institution of its size and stature to extensively tour, enchanting audiences for eight decades in 50 U.S. states, 45 countries, and over 480 cities worldwide. ABT’s repertoire includes full-length classics from the nineteenth century, the finest works from the early twentieth century, and acclaimed contemporary masterpieces. In 2006, by an act of Congress, ABT was designated “America’s National Ballet Company®.”

The Assistant Hair & Make-Up Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in all areas of the HMU department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: preproduction planning, wig care & styling, maintaining inventory & supplies, documenting & archiving HMU ballet designs & notes as well as execution of hair styling and make up application.

The assistant supervisor is responsible for coordinating with & reporting to the Hair & Make-Up Supervisor in overseeing both ABT and local HMU departments at the warehouse in Secaucus, NJ and on tour, both domestically and internationally. This position requires excellence in the evaluation and maintenance of all HMU elements to ensure that all designs uphold the integrity and high standards of ABT. This position is part of the touring company of ABT and will require travel both internationally and domestic along with work at our warehouse in Secaucus, NJ. Union

membership is required for this position as this role falls under the ABT Ballet Pink contract with IATSE.

This is an IATSE position and all salary and benefit information is outlined in the ABT Ballet Pink Contract. This is a 30

week/ year minimum contract.

American Ballet Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.