Senior Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 386,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Employee discounts

Flexible hybrid schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a globally recognized cosmetics brand to recruit a Senior Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator in Pretoria. This hybrid role blends hands-on artistry with inspiring educational delivery, including workshops, client demonstrations, and staff training.

You will create stunning looks for photoshoots and events, stay current on trends, and collaborate with marketing on campaigns while delivering exceptional service in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Makeup Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse work.
• Proven experience in beauty education, training, or workshop facilitation.
• In-depth knowledge of colour theory, skin types, and various makeup application techniques.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Proficiency in digital content creation and social media platforms is advantageous.
• Flexible to travel for events and training sessions as required within Pretoria and surrounding areas.
• A passion for the beauty industry and a commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Professional demeanour and a strong work ethic.
• Experience with bridal, editorial, or special effects makeup is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality makeup applications for various events, photoshoots, and brand activations.
• Develop and deliver engaging makeup tutorials and educational sessions, both in-person and virtually.
• Train beauty advisors and sales staff on product knowledge, application techniques, and current trends.
• Create inspiring makeup looks and content for social media, marketing campaigns, and brand publications.
• Provide personalized makeup consultations and recommendations to clients.
• Stay abreast of the latest global beauty trends, product launches, and industry advancements.
• Collaborate with the marketing and PR teams on creative projects and events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked professional makeup kit.
• Represent the brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and suggest improvements.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Education & workshop facilitation

Communication & presentation

Social media content creation

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized cosmetics brand, is seeking a highly skilled and charismatic Senior Makeup Artist & Beauty Educator to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. This hybrid role requires a passionate individual who excels in both hands-on makeup artistry and inspiring educational delivery. You will be responsible for creating stunning makeup looks for photoshoots, events, and client demonstrations, as well as conducting workshops and training sessions for internal staff and external customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of colour theory, diverse skin tones, and the latest makeup trends. This position offers the chance to represent a leading brand, influence beauty standards, and nurture talent within the industry in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality makeup applications for various events, photoshoots, and brand activations.
• Develop and deliver engaging makeup tutorials and educational sessions, both in-person and virtually.
• Train beauty advisors and sales staff on product knowledge, application techniques, and current trends.
• Create inspiring makeup looks and content for social media, marketing campaigns, and brand publications.
• Provide personalized makeup consultations and recommendations to clients.
• Stay abreast of the latest global beauty trends, product launches, and industry advancements.
• Collaborate with the marketing and PR teams on creative projects and events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked professional makeup kit.
• Represent the brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and exceptional customer service.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Makeup Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse work.
• Proven experience in beauty education, training, or workshop facilitation.
• In-depth knowledge of colour theory, skin types, and various makeup application techniques.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Proficiency in digital content creation and social media platforms is advantageous.
• Flexible to travel for events and training sessions as required within Pretoria and surrounding areas.
• A passion for the beauty industry and a commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Professional demeanour and a strong work ethic.
• Experience with bridal, editorial, or special effects makeup is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities to work with a leading international beauty brand.
• Access to professional development and advanced training.
• Generous product allowance and employee discounts.
• Exposure to high-profile events and photoshoots.
• Flexible working arrangements within the hybrid model.
• Build a strong network within the beauty industry.
• Contribution to brand campaigns and creative direction.