Lead Makeup Artist & Creative Team Leader

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

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.