ASSISTANT MAKE-UP ARTIST

The Assistant Make-up Artist will be involved in the set-up and maintenance of the make-up workstations. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Keep workstations clean and tidy, cleaning and laying out brushes and products for the day ahead

• Monitor and maintain product levels 

• Assist with the purchase of supplies

• Apply make up for extras and may also apply special effects make-up, such as grazes, cuts and bruises

• Maintain continuity, working from continuity notes and overseen by senior staff

• Touch-up make-up between takes, and update continuity notes using photographs

Qualifications

Key qualifications and competencies include:

• Certification in Cosmetology or at least 2 years’ experience in theatre, fashion or commercials

• Basic make-up skills including: straight corrective; glamour/fashion and period make-up; character make-up; assisting in ageing faces, and body parts; death make-up; and some special effects make-up, including lacerations, bruising, burns, bullet wounds, skin diseases; tattoos and body-painting; dressing and applying facial and other false hair

• Familiarity with both period make-up and contemporary looks

• Knowledge of the anatomy of the human skull and facial muscle structure   

• Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism

• Willingness to cope with working long hours in pressurised, often cramped environments

• Physical fitness to cope with many hours standing or bending over Actors

• Keen eye for detail to oversee continuity

• Excellent organisational skills

• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety laws and procedures

Additional Information

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