Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
18 alternate job titles:
Beauty Advisor
Beauty Specialist
Beauty Stylist
Beauty Therapist
Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA)
Character Artist
Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA)
Eyelash Technician (Eyelash Tech)
Hair and Makeup Artist
Hair and Makeup Designer
Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist)
Makeup Artist (MUA)
Makeup Technician (Makeup Tech)
Makeup Worker
Prosthetic Makeup Designer
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA)
Special Makeup Effects Artist
TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Salary Information
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance: $50,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Collaborate with others to determine production details. | General |
| Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance. | General |
| Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Prepare operational reports or records. | General |
| Groom wigs or hairpieces. | General |
| Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. | General |
| Teach health or hygiene practices. | General |
| Clean equipment or supplies. | General |
| Clean tools or equipment. | General |
| Manage budgets for personal services operations. | Management |
| Assess skin or hair conditions. | Analysis |
| Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements. | Maintenance |
| Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Autodesk Maya | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk Mudbox | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Blogging software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Clear Books | Accounting software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| DatInf DigiMakeup | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Pixologic Zbrush | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| SavingFace | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Instant messaging software | |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Bookitlive | Data base user interface and query software |
| Client databases | Data base user interface and query software |
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