Makeup Artist

Job Brief

This job description template for makeup artists is ideal for posting on job boards and careers pages. It can also be customized for your company.

Job Description

• ● 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 removing 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

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as 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