Senior Makeup Artist
The Senior Make Up Artist is responsible for continuously checking the physical and cosmetic appearance of all presenters and contributors whether live or on location and adjusting or changing as such, where applicable. n and should be pro in hair style and makeup for TV
Missions
- Preserve the cleanliness of makeup tools
- Wash and drying hair
- Prepare tools and products for make-up artist
- 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
- 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 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
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of available make-up and beauty
- Sourcing, budgeting and ordering materials and equipment from specialist suppliers
- Time management - knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up
- Working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions
- Taking detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of work
- Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested
Required skills
- Hairstyling skills
- Color correction skills
- Skin analysis and care skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Languages
Required qualifications
- Minimum Post-High School or Higher Degree in Cosmetology, Fashion Design, Hair Styling or any related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Make Up and Hairstyling within a TV/ Media environment