Make-up artist, Ringatoi whakapaipai
Also known as
- Theatrical make-up artist, special effects make-up artist, make-up consultant, prosthetics specialist
Make-up artists apply make-up to change or enhance the way people look. They may work in fashion, film, theatre or personal services.
02:29 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$53K to $78K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Make-up artists
- usually work irregular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- may work on location and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- need to be creative, communicate well and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Apply make-up to alter or enhance appearance.
- Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
- Review production information to determine costume or make-up requirements.
- Assess skin or hair conditions.
- Collaborate with others to determine production details.
- Manage budgets for personal services operations.
- Prepare operational reports or records.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.
- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
You usually need experience to become a make-up artist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Skin Care and Cosmetics (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry and Hairstyling (Level 4) or similar
- examples of your work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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