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Lead Hair Design Supervisor

The role of Lead Hair Design Supervisor at Idowu Curates is a specialist design position, focused on the creation and execution of innovative, concept-driven hair designs. The role involves originating ideas, developing technical concepts, and translating them into production-ready outcomes for fashion, film, and live performance.

It combines creative direction with technical oversight, including material selection, structural planning, and the integration of advanced elements such as lighting systems and engineered components. The position also requires leading teams, coordinating build processes, and ensuring that each design is executed to a high artistic and technical standard.

This is a design-led, production-focused role, distinct from conventional hairstyling, with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and creative authorship.

Core Responsibilities

1. Concept Development
Origination of unique hair design concepts
Visual storytelling for editorial and performance use

2. Technical Design & Innovation
Development of design prototypes
Integration of:
LED systems
Fibre optics
3D-printed structures
Special effects (SFX)

3. Production Collaboration
Working with:
Costume designers
Prosthetics teams
Creative directors
Production crews

4. Creative Supervision
Leading specialist teams
Ensuring artistic and technical precision during execution

Important Distinction

This role is not salon-based hairdressing. Idowu Curates operates within:
1.Creative industries
2.Design and production environments

NOT

1.Walk-in clients
2.Routine grooming services

Industry Alignment

This role aligns with: Design Occupations (Creative & Technical Practice)

It requires:
1.High-level creative authorship
2.Technical innovation
3.Cross-disciplinary collaboration

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