A Makeup Artist, or Cosmetic Artist, is a professional artist who applies makeup and skin care products to the human body to enhance its appearance for photographs, film, videos and television. Their duties include consulting with actors, models, TV personalities and photography subjects, applying facial and body makeup, and assisting with makeup removal following film and photography shoots.
A Makeup Artist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Makeup Artist should be able to execute:
- Consulting with clients to determine specific makeup looks for photographs, films, television programs, videos and stage productions
- Applying makeup to photography subjects, actors, models, TV personalities and stage performers
- Consulting with lighting directors on stage and film productions to ensure makeup complements stage and photography lighting
- Purchasing different types of makeup, application brushes, skin creams and makeup removers for makeup kits and for use on production locations
A competitive Makeup Artist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Strong knowledge of makeup, skin types and skin care
- The ability to be flexible and adapt to different work environments
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to work well with a wide range of people and personality types
