Touring Hair and Makeup Artist / Assistant Tour Manager

Job Purpose

Mills Entertainment is looking for a Touring Hair and Makeup Artist / Assistant Tour Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hair and Makeup Artist who is able to perform Assistant Tour Manager duties for an A-level Touring Artist.  

To start, this job will be for shorter runs as a fill in position, with the potential for longer runs as the tour moves into a heavier touring season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to Day Operational Duties

o Artist Support

o Providing personal support for the Artist.

 Providing hair styling and maintenance including but not limited to: 

 Style and maintain hair for various looks and needs.

 Demonstrate proficiency in roller setting and styling hair from reference pictures or Artist as directed.

 Apply standard makeup to Artist as directed.

 Ensure proper care, management, and maintenance and organization of all makeup related tools and products. 

 Assist in the maintenance of wardrobe items including but not limited to steaming, sending out for dry cleaning, and spot cleaning.

 Support Artist in VIP Meet & Greet as directed by the Tour Manager.

 Coordinating and accompanying artist to and from key locations safely. 

o Provide comprehensive oversight of all artist commitments while on tour, such as press engagements, media appearances, and social media coordination as necessary.

o Assistant Tour Manager Support 

 Coordinating with local venue runner to:

 Collect and manager crew members’ dinner orders.

 Maintain and stock tour bus inventory.

o Show Execution

 Act as main video switch operator and caller for the performance.

 Training provided for this job function.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Touring experience (3-5 years preferred).

• Proven experience in live event production, with a strong background with touring.

• High degree of professionalism and discretion when dealing with artist and confidential information.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Strong problem solver with the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

• Cosmetology license preferred.

• Ability to maintain a positive and safe work environment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Valid Driver's License required with clean driving record.

• Valid Passport with no border issues.

• Background check required.

Higher consideration will be given to candidates with several years of touring experience, specifically with high profile talent.

Travel, accommodations, and per diem included.

Compensation: $2000 to $2800/wk based on experience

Mills Entertainment LLC is proud to be a diverse employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status or any other characteristics protected under the law.  

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to reply to all submissions.