About this role
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
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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.