Make Up Artist Job Descriptions |
Make-up
artists prepare hair and make-up for anyone appearing in front
of a camera or a live audience in film, television, theatre,
concerts, photographic shoots or fashion shows.
As a make-up artist, you could create anything from a natural look for TV presenters and guests, to period wigs and make-up or complex special effects such as scars and prosthetics. You could work alone, as an assistant to a senior colleague or as part of a make-up design team. Your work could include: · researching and designing make-up and hairstyles to suit the production · working to detailed notes or a rough design brief · applying 'corrective' make-up for a natural look · hair tidying and styling · fitting wigs, hairpieces and 'bald caps' · applying prosthetic make-up to completely change a performer's appearance · keeping notes and photographs to maintain continuity · standing by on set to re-do make-up and hair · Keeping work areas and equipment clean and tidy. Key Skills · creativity and imagination · good communication and 'people' skills · a tactful manner · stamina, patience and concentration · the ability to work efficiently under pressure · a high level of attention to detail · punctuality and reliability · willingness to work long hours when necessary · good team working skills · An interest in current and historical fashions. |