Maquillador Profesional de Efectos Especiales

Placements24; Toluca; Hybrid; MXN 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Portfolio development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Maquillador Profesional de Efectos Especiales for Toluca, in a hybrid on-location and remote role. You will design and apply prosthetics, aging, wounds, and creature makeup, collaborating with directors and costume teams to realize bold fantasy visions.

You bring a strong portfolio, extensive knowledge of silicone, latex, and foam latex prosthetics, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while adapting to actors and lighting on set.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Special Effects Makeup Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge of prosthetics materials (latex, silicone, foam latex).
• Ability to sculpt, cast, and apply silicone, latex, and foam latex appliances.
• Proficiency in makeup for film, television, or theater.
• Strong understanding of color theory and skin tones.
• Willingness to travel to filming locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply special effects makeup, including prosthetics, wounds, scars, and aging techniques.
• Create creature and fantasy makeup for characters.
• Collaborate with director and production team to conceptualize makeup designs.
• Source and manage materials such as latex, silicone, hair, and prosthetics supplies.
• Maintain a clean makeup station on-set and at home.
• Adapt makeup designs to actors' skin tones and shooting conditions.
• Work efficiently on set to meet deadlines.
• Maintain records of makeup designs and materials used.
• Stay updated on trends and products in special effects makeup.
• Ensure makeup applications are safe and compliant with standards.

Skills

Special effects makeup

Prosthetics

Creature makeup

Mold casting

Color theory

On-set makeup

Tools

Latex

Silicone

Foam latex

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned film and production company based in Toluca, State of Mexico , is seeking a highly creative and skilled Maquillador Profesional de Efectos Especiales. This hybrid role will involve both on-location work for various production projects and remote tasks such as research, material sourcing, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their ability to create realistic prosthetics, injuries, aging effects, and creature makeup. You will collaborate closely with directors, costume designers, and other members of the creative team to bring unique visions to life. This is an exciting opportunity for an artist who is passionate about the art of makeup and its transformative power in storytelling. We value innovation, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and apply special effects makeup, including prosthetics, wounds, scars, and aging techniques.
• Create and apply creature and fantasy makeup for characters.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to conceptualize and execute makeup designs.
• Source and manage materials, including latex, silicone, hair, and other prosthetics supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized makeup station and kit, both on-set and at home.
• Adapt makeup designs to suit different actors, skin tones, and shooting conditions.
• Work efficiently on set, often under time constraints, to ensure timely completion of makeup applications.
• Maintain detailed records of makeup designs, materials used, and application processes.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, techniques, and products in special effects makeup.
• Ensure all makeup applications are safe for the skin and comply with industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Special Effects Makeup Artist, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of materials and application methods for prosthetics, molds, and creature effects.
• Ability to sculpt, cast, and apply silicone, latex, and foam latex appliances.
• Proficiency in makeup application for film, television, or theater.
• Strong understanding of color theory and skin tones.
• Excellent artistic and creative skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing on-site duties and remote tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with production teams.
• Willingness to travel to various filming locations as required.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and sanitation standards in makeup application.

Benefits

This contractor role offers a competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience and the scope of projects. You will gain valuable experience working on diverse and exciting productions in and around Toluca, State of Mexico . The hybrid nature of the role provides flexibility in managing your workload. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your portfolio, network with industry professionals, and contribute to the creation of compelling visual storytelling. Our client provides a supportive environment for artists to showcase their talents and develop their craft.