Job Description
Responsibilities
- Consult with clients: Understand clients' needs and wants, and create custom looks
- Apply makeup: Apply makeup to the face and body, including prosthetics
- Consider lighting and setting: Take into account the lighting and setting when applying makeup
- Choose materials and colors: Select the best materials and colors for the job
- Stay current: Stay up to date on beauty trends and best practices
- Communicate: Communicate with clients, other crew members, and costume designers
- Adhere to regulations: Follow health and safety regulations
- Maintain tools: Keep makeup tools and products in check
Skills and qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Artistic personality
- Knowledge of different color palettes and design styles
- Understanding of technical makeup skills, such as shading, blending, and building
- Ability to work independently and with others
Education
- Makeup artists may have a diploma from a vocational school in cosmetology or makeup.