Senior Makeup Artist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 357,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Portfolio development

Networking opportunities

Creative freedom

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is looking for a talented Senior Makeup Artist to join our creative team. The role covers on-location events, photoshoots, and private clients, with flexibility for contract-based work and remote consultations.

You will apply diverse looks from natural beauty to bold artistic transformations, collaborate with photographers and stylists, maintain your makeup kit, and stay ahead of trends. Own kit and reliable transport are required for on-site assignments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a professional Makeup Artist with a diverse portfolio.
• Expertise in makeup techniques for different skin types, tones, and ages.
• Strong understanding of color theory and its application in makeup artistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and collaborators.
• Own professional makeup kit and reliable transportation for on-location assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional makeup services for clients, including consultations, trials, and event application.
• Create a wide range of makeup looks tailored to client requirements, events, and themes.
• Maintain a meticulously clean and organized makeup kit and workspace.
• Stay abreast of the latest makeup trends, techniques, and product innovations.
• Collaborate effectively with photographers, stylists, and other creative professionals as needed.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Client consultations

Color theory

On-location work

Tools

Makeup kit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Makeup Artist to join their creative team, offering flexible contract opportunities primarily based in or serving the Stellenbosch region, with potential for remote consultation and digital services. You will be responsible for providing high-quality makeup application for various events, photoshoots, and private clients, specializing in creating diverse looks ranging from natural beauty to elaborate artistic transformations. This role demands creativity, technical precision, and an exceptional ability to understand and execute client visions, contributing to a portfolio of stunning visual work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional makeup services for clients, including consultations, trials, and event application.
• Create a wide range of makeup looks tailored to client requirements, events, and themes.
• Maintain a meticulously clean and organized makeup kit and workspace.
• Stay abreast of the latest makeup trends, techniques, and product innovations.
• Collaborate effectively with photographers, stylists, and other creative professionals as needed.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a professional Makeup Artist with a diverse portfolio.
• Expertise in various makeup application techniques for different skin types, tones, and ages.
• Strong understanding of color theory and its application in makeup artistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and collaborators.
• Own professional makeup kit and reliable transportation for on-location assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive project-based compensation and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to build an extensive portfolio and network within the industry.
• Exposure to diverse clients and creative projects.
• Potential for repeat business and referrals through high-quality service.
• Creative freedom and autonomy in executing artistic visions.