Professional Makeup Artist - On-Call / Backup

Nuovo Photography; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor engagement

Growth opportunities

Inspiring work environment

Job summary

Nuovo Artistic Studios is seeking a skilled Professional Makeup Artist for our Dallas team in a flexible, on-call 1099 role. You will craft elevated, camera-ready looks that enhance client confidence and celebrate individuality, working with a diverse client base in a fast-paced studio setting.

Your portfolio should show versatility and precision, and you must maintain impeccable sanitization and a welcoming client experience while delivering polished transformations under proper lighting.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional makeup artistry and versatility.
• Ability to work with diverse skin tones, face shapes and ages.
• 60-minute makeup sessions with efficient, high-quality results.
• Maintains rigorous sanitization and a spotless workstation.
• Barbicide Certification required before starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Create elevated, camera-ready looks tailored to each client.
• Provide bespoke transformations that highlight individual beauty.
• Greet guests and ensure a warm, professional studio experience.
• Maintain meticulous technique and a clean, organized workspace.
• Apply makeup under studio lighting to enhance features subtly and powerfully.

Skills

Camera-ready makeup

Time management

Client comfort

Sanitation standards

Education

Barbicide Certification

Tools

Professional makeup products

Job description

Nuovo Artistic Studios is the premier destination for all things self-love. A by-women company and one of the largest artistic photography companies in North America, Nuovo is on a mission to empower individuals by fostering confidence and self-expression while celebrating intimacy and individuality.

We’re looking for a skilled Professional Makeup Artist to join our dedicated Dallas team in an on-call, as-needed backup capacity. You’ll play an important role in defining the look and feel of each session by creating elevated makeup looks that highlight every client’s unique natural beauty. This independent contractor (1099) opportunity is ideal for an artist who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment, takes pride in creating a polished and welcoming client experience, and can offer flexibility to step in for emergencies and other studio coverage needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Create elevated, camera-ready looks that enhance natural beauty and boost client confidence.
• Work seamlessly with a diverse clientele, providing bespoke, high-end transformations tailored to highlight each individual’s unique beauty.
• Serve as a warm, welcoming host, greeting guests and ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for during their make up session.
• Maintain meticulous technique and a pristine, professional studio environment, ensuring every look is executed flawlessly with care and attention to detail.
• Provide a warm, luxurious experience that helps clients feel relaxed and pampered.
• Maintain a deep understanding of professional beauty products and tools, recommending and applying those best suited to each client’s unique needs.
• Skilled in precise colour matching & flawless eyelash application.
• Maintain strict sanitization of tools and keep a tidy, organized workstation at all times.

• Confident in working with diverse skin tones, face shapes, and age groups to deliver personalized, flattering results.
• Maintains a spotless and sanitary workspace, upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism for clients.
• Experienced makeup artist with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional skill, versatility, and a keen eye for detail.
• Known for a warm and welcoming presence, making clients feel comfortable, valued, and at ease.
• Recognized for strong time management in fast-paced settings—completing makeup in 60 minutes while remaining organized, efficient, and calm under pressure.
• You understand how makeup performs under studio lighting and know how to enhance features subtly but powerfully.
• Must currently hold a valid Barbicide Certification, or obtain the certification prior to starting employment with Nuovo.

• Inspiring Work Environment: Immerse yourself in a creative, collaborative company where artistry and empowerment converge.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing company committed to nurturing talent and fostering career development.
• Recognition and Support: Potential to be considered for a permanent part-time or full-time employee position in the future, if a role becomes available and the fit is right.
• Independent contractor engagement; hours depend on studio needs and are not guaranteed.

About Us:

Nuovo Artistic Studios is not just a photography studio; it’s a movement designed to uplift, empower, and transform. Our mission is to provide every guest with a luxury experience that inspires confidence and celebrates individuality. With studios across North America, we are redefining the art of modern portraiture, one empowered story at a time.

This is your opportunity to join a team dedicated to excellence and artistry. Become part of the Nuovo legacy and make an impact, one unforgettable moment at a time.