Professional Makeup Artist - On-Call / Backup

Nuovo Artistic Photography; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor

Flexible hours

Job summary

Nuovo Artistic Studios in Dallas seeks an experienced makeup artist for an on-call, independent contractor role. You will create elevated, camera-ready looks, tailored to diverse clients, while serving as a warm host and maintaining a pristine studio environment.

Ideal candidates bring a strong portfolio, superb color matching, and the ability to work under studio lighting. Barbicide certification is required or must be obtained before start.

Qualifications

• Experience as a makeup artist with a portfolio demonstrating skill and versatility.
• Maintain a spotless, sanitary workspace and uphold safety standards for clients.
• Strong time management in fast-paced settings; complete makeup within 60 minutes.
• Ability to work with diverse skin tones, face shapes, and age groups for personalized results.
• Knowledge of makeup performance under studio lighting and how to enhance features subtly.
• Must hold a valid Barbicide Certification, or obtain it before starting with Nuovo.

Responsibilities

• Create elevated, camera-ready looks that enhance natural beauty and boost client confidence.
• Provide bespoke transformations tailored to each client’s unique beauty.
• Greet and host clients, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for during sessions.
• Maintain meticulous technique and a pristine studio environment; ensure looks are flawless.
• Offer a warm, luxurious experience that helps clients feel relaxed and pampered.
• Recommend and apply professional beauty products and tools best suited to each client.
• Maintain strict sanitization of tools and organized workstation at all times.

Skills

Diverse client makeup

Hygienic workspace

Experience as makeup artist

Warm welcoming presence

Time management under pressure

Studio lighting knowledge

Barbicide certification

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

This is your moment.