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
$48K to $82K
Most common
$119K
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
- 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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