Lead Makeup Artist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

High-profile projects

Premium products access

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prestigious beauty and styling agency in Stellenbosch to hire a Lead Makeup Artist. You will lead a team of makeup artists for editorial shoots, weddings, corporate events, and fashion shows, delivering flawless looks that align with client visions.

You will provide creative direction, conduct detailed client consultations, and manage the makeup kit and workflow. You will mentor junior artists and develop mood boards to guide projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing makeup artistry across events and shoots.
• Experience in lead or supervisory roles in makeup.
• Expertise in contouring, highlighting, and skincare.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of makeup artists.
• Perform high-end makeup for editorial shoots, weddings, corporate events, and fashion shows.
• Develop creative concepts and mood boards for client projects.
• Conduct detailed consultations with clients to understand their desired look.
• Maintain and manage the makeup kit and products.

Skills

Team leadership

Makeup artistry

Client consultations

Creative direction

Colour theory

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious beauty and styling agency based in picturesque Stellenbosch , is looking for an innovative and highly skilled Lead Makeup Artist . This position involves leading a team of makeup artists for various high-profile events, photoshoots, and bridal parties, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence. You will be responsible for creative direction, client consultations, and executing flawless makeup looks that align with client visions and event themes. We seek a dynamic individual with a refined artistic eye, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to manage projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment, contributing to our reputation for sophisticated beauty artistry in Stellenbosch . This role offers a chance to shape artistic direction and mentor emerging talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of makeup artists, providing artistic direction and quality control.
• Perform high-end makeup application for editorial shoots, weddings, corporate events, and fashion shows.
• Develop creative makeup concepts and mood boards for client projects.
• Conduct detailed consultations with clients to understand their desired look and preferences.
• Maintain and manage the makeup kit, ensuring all products are hygienic and up-to-date with industry trends.

Requirements

• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing a wide range of makeup artistry skills.
• Proven experience in a lead or supervisory role within the makeup industry.
• Expertise in various makeup techniques, including contouring, highlighting, and special effects.
• Strong understanding of colour theory and skin tones.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and high-profile projects.
• Access to premium makeup products and cutting-edge tools.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements, allowing for both on-location and remote creative planning.
• Travel opportunities for assignments in and around Stellenbosch .