Freelance Wig Maker
Location: Raoul Wigmakers, Paddington, London (with flexible working where appropriate)
Job Type: Freelance / Self-Employed
About Us
Raoul Wigmakers is one of the UK's leading specialist wig providers, supporting NHS and private clients experiencing medical hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, and other conditions. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personalised service, and restoring confidence to every client.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Wig Maker to join our team on a flexible, self-employed basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing, repairing, altering, and maintaining high-quality wigs and hairpieces to the highest professional standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled craftsperson who is passionate about creating natural-looking wigs and understands the importance of attention to detail and client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct bespoke wigs, hairpieces, toppers, and facial hair pieces using a range of techniques.
- Undertake alterations, repairs, resizing, and maintenance of wigs.
- Ventilate hair by hand using single and multiple knot techniques where required.
- Prepare wig bases, lace fronts, monofilament, and other specialist cap constructions.
- Colour match, customise, and finish wigs to client specifications.
- Ensure all work meets Raoul Wigmakers' quality standards.
- Work to agreed deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed.
- Handle client products and confidential information with care and professionalism.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a wig maker or ventilator.
- Excellent hand-knotting and ventilation skills.
- Experience working with both human hair and synthetic fibre wigs.
- Knowledge of lace, monofilament, polyurethane, and other wig base materials.
- Strong attention to detail and high-quality finishing skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently while meeting agreed deadlines.
- A commitment to providing exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
