A Makeup Artist, or Cosmetic Artist, is a professional artist who applies makeup and skin care products to the human body to enhance its appearance for photographs, film, videos and television. Their duties include consulting with actors, models, TV personalities and photography subjects, applying facial and body makeup, and assisting with makeup removal following film and photography shoots.
Makeup Artist duties and responsibilities
A Makeup Artist is responsible for enhancing the appearance of a person’s face and/or body with makeup and specialized application techniques. They work in a variety of settings, ranging from television and movie studios to special event locations. While specific Makeup Artist job duties can vary depending on the type of project they’re working on, i.e.; film, photo shoot, live event, they often include:
Consulting with clients to determine specific makeup looks for photographs, films, television programs, videos and stage productions
Applying makeup to photography subjects, actors, models, TV personalities and stage performers
Consulting with lighting directors on stage and film productions to ensure makeup complements stage and photography lighting
Purchasing different types of makeup, application brushes, skin creams and makeup removers for makeup kits and for use on production locations
Pay: ₹2,034.23 - ₹4,700.23 per day
Work Location: In person
