Lead Makeup Artist (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Masterclasses

Employee discounts on premium beauty

Creative leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Makeup Artist to join its remote-first beauty team. You will define makeup artistry standards across client projects, from virtual consultations to digital content creation, and inspire a distributed group of artists.

You will mentor remote makeup artists, collaborate with marketing and product teams to maintain brand consistency, research trends, and produce tutorials and lookbooks that showcase advanced techniques.

Qualifications

• Extensive makeup artistry experience with a diverse portfolio.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role in the beauty industry.
• Expertise in editorial, bridal, and special effects makeup.

Responsibilities

• Lead makeup artistry standards and creative direction across visual content.
• Conduct virtual makeup consultations and personalized tutorials for clients.
• Mentor remote makeup artists and beauty consultants.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams for brand consistency and visual appeal.
• Research and implement the latest makeup trends, techniques, and product innovations.
• Create high-quality digital content, including tutorials and lookbooks.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Leadership

Remote team management

Client coaching

Content creation

Brand collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Lead Makeup Artist to join their dynamic, remote-first beauty team. You will be responsible for defining and elevating the makeup artistry standards across all client projects, from virtual consultations to digital content creation. This role requires a blend of creative flair, technical mastery, and the ability to lead and inspire artistic vision remotely. You will play a crucial part in shaping the brand's aesthetic and client experience, contributing to a culture that celebrates creativity, excellence, and professional development within a fully distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of makeup artistry standards and creative direction for all visual content.
• Conduct virtual makeup consultations and personalized application tutorials for clients.
• Mentor and provide artistic feedback to a team of remote makeup artists and beauty consultants.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure brand consistency and visual appeal in campaigns.
• Research and implement the latest makeup trends, techniques, and product innovations.
• Create high-quality digital content, including tutorials and lookbooks, demonstrating advanced makeup application.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Makeup Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse styles.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role within the beauty industry.
• Expertise in various makeup techniques, including editorial, bridal, and special effects.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation, and client coaching skills.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools and platforms.
• A proactive approach to staying updated with industry trends and product knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and portfolio.
• A fully remote working environment with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous budget for professional development, including advanced training and masterclasses.
• Significant employee discounts on premium beauty products.
• Opportunities for creative leadership and portfolio expansion.