Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

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Summary Description


	Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Beauty Therapist

2.	Body Make-Up Artist

3.	Commercial Makeup Artist

4.	Hair and Makeup Designer

5.	Makeup Artist

6.	Makeup Instructor

7.	Prosthetic Makeup Designer

8.	Special Effects Designer

9.	Special Effects Makeup Artist

10.	Special Effects Technician

Job Tasks

	Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers in order to determine desired effects. Collaborate with others to determine production details.

	Duplicate work precisely in order to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.

	Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits. Manage budgets for personal services operations.

	Apply makeup to enhance, and/or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies. Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.

	Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect. Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.

	Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring in order to achieve specific color effects. Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.

	Cleanse and tone the skin in order to prepare it for makeup application. Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.

	Assess performers' skin-type in order to ensure that make-up will not cause break-outs or skin irritations. Assess skin or hair conditions.

	Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene. Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.

	Write makeup sheets and take photos in order to document specific looks and the products that were used to achieve the looks. Prepare operational reports or records.

	Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models in order to obtain desired character image depiction. Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.

	Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup in order to create special features or effects such as scars, aging, or illness. Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.

	Evaluate environmental characteristics such as venue size and lighting plans in order to determine makeup requirements. Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.

	Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances. Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.

	Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, in order to augment period production files. Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.

	Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts. Collaborate with others to determine production details.

	Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations in order to determine makeup requirements. Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.

	Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed. Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.

	Wash and reset wigs. Groom wigs or hairpieces.

	Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application. Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. Teach health or hygiene practices.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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