Hair & Makeup Artist - On-call (Application Bank - Future Opportunities)

SSENSE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology platform based in Montreal is seeking Hair & Makeup Artists to join the Studio Visual Operations team. The role involves executing hair and makeup styles that align with the brand's beauty direction, ensuring production targets are met in a collaborative environment. Applicants should possess relevant cosmetology qualifications and experience in luxury or e-commerce settings, with a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Competitive hourly rate starting at $31

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in editorial or commercial production.
• Ability to carry out creative processes in a fast paced production environment.
• Creative thinker with problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently execute hair and makeup to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with the on-set production team to achieve daily targets.
• Maintain standards of quality control and health and safety protocols.

Skills

Knowledge in all hair textures and makeup tones

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence decision making on set

Proficiency in Google Suite

Education

Certificate or Diploma in relevant Cosmetology field

Job description

Company Description

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

Job Description

Our casting team is looking for Hair & Makeup Artists (HMU) who will be responsible for executing daily hair and makeup styles on ready-to-wear and Kidswear models. As part of our best-in-class Studio Visual Operations team, they will ensure all HMU is consistent with the SSENSE beauty direction and production and productivity targets are met. The ideal candidate understands how to interpret a brief, brand identity and artistic direction to create desired results. This role works cross-functionally, requiring a highly collaborative style, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to influence and motivate to drive performance results.

Why join us:

• Permanent employment - Occasional On-Call
• Hourly rate starting at $31
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

What you will do:

• Meet Production Targets: Efficiently execute hair and makeup to consistently meet on-set deadlines and production goals.
• Maximize Productivity: Pace on-set and off-set activities to ensure high productivity and consistent achievement of quality metrics.
• Effective Collaboration: Collaborate seamlessly with the on-set production team (Styling, Casting, Retouching, Photography, Art Direction) to achieve daily production targets.
• Maintain Beauty Direction: Ensure consistent adherence to the model's unique beauty direction throughout the season and on a daily basis.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain the highest standards of quality control, adhering to SSENSE art direction and strict health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in relevant Cosmetology field, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 1-3 years experience in editorial or commercial production, preferably in luxury or e-commerce
• Strong knowledge in all hair textures and makeup tones, tools and techniques
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Web and computer‑savviness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What Sets You apart:

• Ability to carry out creative processes in a fast paced production environment
• Ability to receive and provide constructive criticism
• Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker with problem solving abilities
• Proven ability to process high volumes of workflow
• Ability to influence decision making on set, including pace setting

* All applicants are required to provide a portfolio of relevant original work.