Lead Makeup Artist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Diverse and exciting projects

Access to high-quality makeup products

Creative and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a visionary Lead Makeup Artist to manage beauty services and elevate outcomes for clients and shoots.

You will lead a team of makeup artists, supervise consultations, and ensure flawless execution with a strong portfolio. This role requires creativity, leadership, and excellent communication to drive high-standard looks across bridal, editorial, and events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Professional Makeup Artist with a strong portfolio showcase.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a similar capacity.
• Expertise in makeup techniques including contouring, highlighting, and color theory.
• Knowledge of different skin types and selecting appropriate products.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute makeup looks for bridal, editorial, and events.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of makeup artists.
• Conduct client consultations to understand preferences and provide expert makeup advice.
• Manage makeup inventory and ensure products are current and in date.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and other creatives for shoots and events.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Leadership

Portfolio

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a visionary Lead Makeup Artist to manage and elevate their beauty services in Centurion . This role requires a blend of artistic talent, technical skill, and leadership qualities to guide a team of makeup artists and ensure the highest standards of beauty application. You will be responsible for creating stunning looks for various clients, consultations, and ensuring seamless execution for events and photoshoots. This is a unique opportunity for a creative professional to make a significant impact, shape the aesthetic direction, and lead a talented team in a premier beauty establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a wide range of makeup looks for diverse client needs, including bridal, editorial, and special events.


• Lead, train, and mentor a team of makeup artists, ensuring consistent quality and artistic vision.


• Conduct client consultations to understand preferences and provide expert makeup advice.


• Manage makeup inventory, ensuring all products are stocked, organized, and within expiry dates.


• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and other creative professionals for photoshoots and events.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Professional Makeup Artist , with a strong portfolio showcasing versatility.


• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a similar capacity.


• Expertise in various makeup techniques, including contouring, highlighting, and color theory.


• Knowledge of different skin types and the ability to select appropriate products.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.


• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting projects, enhancing your professional portfolio.


• Access to high-quality makeup products and tools.


• A creative and collaborative work environment in Centurion .


• Continuous learning opportunities and workshops to stay ahead of industry trends.