Make-up Artist

Make-up Artist Job Description

A Make-up Artist Ensures That Models, Performers And Presenters Have Suitable Make-up And Hairstyles Before They Appear In Front Of Cameras Or An Audience. This May Be In A Variety Of Settings, Including Film, Television, Theatre, Live Music And Photographic Shoots.

Make-up Artists Interpret The Make-up Requirements Of Clients To Produce Both A Creative And Technically Accurate Visual Representation. This May Involve Very Basic Make-up For A TV Presenter Through To More Complex Period Make-up Or Special Effects. The Work Involves Creating Images And Characters Through The Medium Of Make-up, Hairstyles And Prosthetics In Accordance With A Brief.

Make-up Artist Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

ensuring continuity in hair and make-up and liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent; sourcing, budgeting and ordering materials and equipment from specialist suppliers; time management - knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up; demonstrating and implementing a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin; ensuring that appropriate action is taken to minimise unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques; maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of available make-up and beauty products; communicating with clients to clarify visual requirements; production study: reading scripts to ascertain the materials and the look required, budget implications and identifying areas where research is required; producing and sketching design ideas for hairstyles and make-up; working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions; maintaining awareness of health and safety issues and legislation; casting facial and body moulds and sculpting latex foam - known as prosthetics; fitting and maintaining wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics; hairdressing; taking detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of work.