wig and hairpiece maker

Wig and hairpiece makers create adapt and maintain hair prostheses for use in live performance. They work from sketches, pictures and artistic visions combined with knowledge of the human body to ensure the wearer maximum range of movement. They work in close cooperation with the designers.

Alternative Labels

hairpiece maker

junior wig maker

make up artist & wig maker

senior wig maker

wig & hairpiece maker

wig-hairpiece maker

wig and hairpiece builder

wig and hairpiece technician

wig builder

wig consultant

wig maker

wig specialist

wig technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands create wigs decide on wig making process dye wigs keep up with trends maintain theatre equipment maintain wigs maintain workshop space manage personal professional development meet deadlines prepare personal work environment translate artistic concepts to technical designs understand artistic concepts use personal protection equipment work ergonomically work safely with chemicals work with respect for own safety

Optional Skills and Competences

design make-up effects develop professional network develop the look of a production keep personal administration manage consumables stock manage technical resources stock organise workshop space plan workshop activity support a designer in the developing process

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd206ee9-61d6-45de-a369-0c71b8429efa

Status

released

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