Makeup Artist at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Role Objectives

• As a make-up artist, your work will involve creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief.
• You'll interpret the make-up requirements of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.

Essential Duties

• Communicate with clients to clarify visual requirements
• Read scripts to ascertain the materials and look required, considering budget implications and identifying areas where research is required
• Ensure continuity in hair and make-up, liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent
• Demonstrate and implement a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin
• Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation
• Be effective with your time management - knowing how long a client will take to be made up
• Work quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions
• Take detailed notes and photographs of work to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of work
• 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
• Having knowledge of different color palettes and design styles.
• Maintaining an awareness of the latest trends in beauty.
• Using models and fashion magazines as reference points.
• Select the best material (cosmetics and tools) and create budgets to purchase
• Clean and maintain makeup applicators and tools

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Diploma from a Vocational School in Cosmetology, Makeup or relevant study
• Proven experience as makeup artist
• Knowledge of makeup and hairdressing techniques
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Artistic personality and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Patient with a positive attitude
• 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