Freelance Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedule

Brand collaborations

Cape Town exposure

Access to product samples

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a talented Freelance Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach to deliver expert makeup applications for events, shoots, and personal clients. The role combines hands-on artistry with virtual coaching, allowing flexible engagements across the Western Cape.

You will advise on products, craft looks, and coach clients to develop skills while maintaining a professional, clean kit and top-tier customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven makeup artistry experience with diverse portfolio.
• Ability to coach and educate clients on makeup techniques.
• Strong understanding of color theory and facial anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional makeup applications for events, photoshoots, and personal clients.
• Conduct one-on-one beauty coaching sessions in-person and virtually.
• Advise on suitable makeup products, tools and application methods.
• Develop customized looks and tutorials based on client requests and trends.
• Manage client bookings, consultations and provide excellent service.
• Maintain a clean, organized kit and hygienic tools.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Beauty coaching

Client communication

Color theory

Facial anatomy

Virtual coaching

Tools

Virtual coaching platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and versatile Freelance Makeup Artist & Beauty Coach to join their team, offering a mix of in-person and virtual client services in Cape Town. This role involves providing expert makeup application for various occasions and coaching clients on beauty techniques to enhance their natural features. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, whether for special events, professional photoshoots, or personal skill development. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, combining hands-on artistry with the reach of online coaching, contributing to the client's vibrant beauty service offerings in the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional makeup applications for events, photoshoots, and personal clients.
• Conduct one-on-one beauty coaching sessions, both in-person and virtually, teaching makeup techniques.
• Advise clients on suitable makeup products, tools, and application methods tailored to their preferences and skin type.
• Develop customized makeup looks and tutorials based on client requests and current beauty trends.
• Manage client bookings, consultations, and provide exceptional customer service throughout the engagement.
• Maintain a clean and organized kit, ensuring all products and tools are up-to-date and hygienic.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional Makeup Artist with a diverse portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and educate individuals on makeup application techniques.
• Strong understanding of color theory, facial anatomy, and various makeup styles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse clientele.
• Experience with virtual coaching platforms and tools is a plus.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for the beauty industry.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and per-project compensation.
• Flexible working schedule with opportunities for both in-person and remote engagements.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and creative projects in the beauty sector.
• Opportunity to build your brand and client network within Cape Town.
• Access to product samples and potential brand collaborations.