Stylist, Hair & Make-up

Job ID 576424BR Location Shanghai, Mainland China Business Shanghai Disney Resort Date posted Jul. 22, 2025

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Job Summary:

Style, fit and set wigs to an approved corporate design for characters and other performers as directed. Meanwhile, you will work with other performers and help them prepare and fit wigs, ensuring the smooth operation of various shows. With excellent attention to detail, you will create various hair styles, ensure characters are ready for their close up and reflecting Disney traditions.

Responsibilities:

Ability to wash and set wigs and recreate a style from a photo in a clear and defined manner
Preset selected show wigs; work pin-on; and retouch for parades, shows and venues
Demonstrate a working knowledge and appropriate use of hair styling tools
Work with synthetic and human hair wigs
Show wigs may involve period looks
Frequently work with a variety of styling chemical materials (shampoo etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

One year or above related working experience
Demonstrated experience with different hair-styling equipment
Understanding of different techniques used for natural vs synthetic hair wigs
Experience with different wig fitting techniques
Fluent in Mandarin
Must provide full availability for ongoing training throughout a two month period
Must be available to work nights, weekends holidays and flexible shift times

Additional Information:

As one of the worldwide leaders in family entertainment, Shanghai Disney Resort delivers legendary service and a lifetime of memories for our guests. Joining us in a new world of fantasy, imagination, creativity and adventure involves creating happiness for the millions of guests who visit our Resort each year. Whether your career journey here is onstage or backstage, there are almost unlimited opportunities for growth and personal development at Shanghai Disney.
* We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.
* Specific benefits vary between different roles and may be adjusted according to company policy.
* Shanghai Disney Resort does not charge a fee to submit job applications and has not authorized any individual or company to charge to do so. Please always check our official channels or platforms for the most relevant recruitment information.

We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best – welcome and entertain millions of guests each year from across the country and around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all newly-hired employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their onboarding dates.

Employment Benefits:

Salary: your salary consists of a base salary + service bonus + floating year-end bonus
Social Insurance: You are entitled to five social insurances and one housing fund
Overtime and allowances: In addition to statutory overtime (depending on your position) you may be entitled to a high temperature allowance and a night shift subsidy
Catering subsidy: You are entitled to one free meal per day on days that you are working
Accommodation: You have the opportunity to live in a dorm with Wi-Fi and air conditioning or to receive a living allowance
Vacation: You are entitled to paid annual leave and paid sick leave
Insurance: We buy supplementary medical insurance for you and your children. You can also enjoy group life insurance
Free Park Entry: While you work for Shanghai Disney Resort you will have the opportunity to enter the park with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Health checkup: You are entitled to a free health checkup once a year

Learning and development opportunities:

Learning: you will be taught a range of international professional skills, including corporate culture, service skills, and more.
Career Development: Promotion opportunities are transparent and are dependent on your own efforts. You can also apply for internal transfers should you wish to develop yourself in another part of the company. With Hotel, Food and Beverage, Fire Safety, Security, Merchandise, Park Operations, Disney University and Operations training opportunities across multiple industries, there will always be development opportunities for those who want them at Disney.
Activities: Disney provides Cast Member with a range of volunteering opportunities as well as fun clubs for basketball, tennis, yoga, Disney Run, Music, Drama, DIY and more as a way to help you connect with your colleagues and network in a fun environment.

Application Process:

Apply online -> Interview over email -> Accept Employment -> Onboard
Please note: You may only apply for this position once in a six-month period. If you have applied within the last six months, please log in to your account to view your current application status.

Work Location:

You will be working at Shanghai Disney Resort in Pudong, Shanghai. You can take metro Line 11 to Shanghai Disney Resort station or take one of our many shuttle buses. The shuttle buses can be taken from one of several central areas across the city every day. You can find out more information during your onboarding process.

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About Shanghai Disney Resort:

Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China, is a place where friends and families can escape together to a whole new world of fantasy, imagination, creativity and adventure. The resort is home to the Shanghai Disneyland theme park; two themed hotels; Disneytown, a large shopping, dining and entertainment district; a Broadway-style theatre; Wishing Star Park and other outdoor recreation areas. Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members provide world-class service to guests, and the resort brings classic Disney stories and characters to life with authentic cultural touches and themes tailored specifically for the people of China. Shanghai Disney Resort offers something for everyone – thrilling adventures, lush gardens where guests can relax together and enriching interactive experiences.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Shanghai International Theme Park Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Shanghai Disney Resort.

Specific benefits vary between different roles and may be adjusted according to company policy. Shanghai Disney Resort does not charge a fee to submit job applications and has not authorized any individual or company to charge to do so. Please always check our official channels or platforms for the most relevant recruitment information.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, intellectual or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. The “Equal Employment Opportunity” in this policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, flexible work arrangements, time-off programs, medical benefits plan, theme park admission and more.

Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.

WELLNESS SPENDING ACCOUNT
We offer on-site fitness classes in addition to a variety of health and wellness programs and seminars.
PAID TIME OFF AND LEAVES
Vacation and sick leave are available for full time positions. Vacation and personal holidays are accrued based on length of service, position, and hours worked.
DISNEY PARK ADMISSIONS
Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
DISNEY CHINA-PROVIDED MEDICAL & RISK INSURED BENEFIT PLAN
Affordable Health Insurance options, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, may be available for full time employees.
DISNEY EXPERIENCES & DISCOUNTS
Discounts are available at select hotels, dining, merchandise and recreation locations.

"The era we are living in today is a dream coming true."

Walt Disney

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