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Overview
Make-up artists prepare performers for film, television or stage work, creating looks and characters with make-up, wigs and prosthetics that match the director’s visual plan.
In job descriptions, look for rehearsals, quick make-up changeovers, prosthetic checks, wig maintenance, continuity notes, camera-crew collaboration, stock of consumables and adapting designs to performers.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Make-up artist work is tied to call times, rehearsals, filming blocks and performance changes. The artist prepares faces, wigs and prosthetics so the look stays consistent on camera or stage.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include make-up testing, quick changeovers, wig maintenance, prosthetic repair, continuity notes and collaboration with camera teams. Specialization can develop around film, television, theatre or character effects.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production scale, schedule intensity, prosthetic complexity, travel, union or contract structure and whether the role leads a make-up team.
Career paths
Paths may start through beauty work, theatre support, trainee production roles or portfolio-based freelance assignments. Development can lead to key make-up artist, hair and make-up supervision or prosthetics specialization.
Good to know
Check whether the advert asks for beauty styling, character work, special effects or continuity support. Strong postings name rehearsals, shooting days, artists, materials and changeover pressure.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context for exploring this occupation. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-5091.00
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Alternative labels
make up artist
theatre makeup artist
prosthetics and make up artist
prosthetics & make up artist
prosthetics builder
prosthetics maker
special effects & make up artist
special effects & make-up artist
prosthetics & make-up artist
prosthetics make up artist
special effects make up artist
make-up specialist
make up specialist
fashion makeup artist
special effects and make-up artist
make-up consultant
prosthetics and make-up artist
special effects and make up artist
make up consultant
makeup stylist
special effects make-up artist
prosthetics make-up artist
Occupation group
Beauticians and related workers (5142)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/49713da4-4e97-4f82-bd1c-16ce7f9179b7 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5142.5 |
| ISCO group | 5142 |
| Concept type | Occupation |