Lead Makeup Artist & SFX Specialist — Creative Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art equipment

Diverse high-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Lead Makeup Artist & Special Effects Specialist to lead a talented makeup team across beauty and prosthetics projects for film, TV, and stage. You will design and apply makeup, sculpt prosthetics, and manage budgets and supplies on diverse productions.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in both beauty makeup and realistic SFX, proven leadership, and the ability to collaborate with directors and designers in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Professional makeup artist with a strong SFX portfolio.
• Ability to create wounds, scars, aging effects, and prosthetics.
• Experience leading a team in high-pressure productions.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply beauty makeup for various productions.
• Design and apply special effects makeup and prosthetics.
• Lead and supervise a team of makeup artists.
• Collaborate with directors, costume designers, and production staff.
• Manage makeup supplies, equipment, and budgets.
• Stay updated on trends in makeup artistry and SFX.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Special effects

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Lead Makeup Artist & Special Effects Specialist to lead a talented makeup team across beauty and prosthetics projects for film, TV, and stage. You will design and apply makeup, sculpt prosthetics, and manage budgets and supplies on diverse productions.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in both beauty makeup and realistic SFX, proven leadership, and the ability to collaborate with directors and designers in fast-paced environments.