Makeup Artist

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for a talented Makeup Artist who will help presenters, actors, and models look their best when appearing on TV, in films, or in front of audiences. You will apply basic and complex techniques to ensure excellent visual results.

We want an artist who will apply their creativity and dexterity in making people look great. You should be detail-oriented with an impressive portfolio of media makeup and hairstyling. Your passion for your job should give you ample motivation to excel.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements from a visual and technical standpoint
• Determine the correct material and application according to lighting, setting, etc.
• Apply simple and complex makeup as required
• Use FX prosthetics to create the desired special effects
• Do appropriate hairstyling to complement makeup
• Assist in appropriate removal of makeup and prosthetics
• Collaborate with crew members (costume designers, production assistants, etc.)
• Select the best material (cosmetics and tools) and create budgets to purchase
• Clean and maintain makeup applicators and tools

Requirements

• Proven experience as a makeup artist
• Knowledge of makeup and hairdressing techniques
• Experience in prosthetics and special effects is a plus
• Technical understanding of lighting, photography, styles, dramatization, etc.
• Ability to balance quality and budget restraints
• Understanding of health and safety rules
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Artistic personality and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Patient with a positive attitude
• Diploma from a vocational school in cosmetology, makeup, or relevant study