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Make-up Artist



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
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Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Selecting the right colour to enhance a person's features
Selecting the right colour to enhance a person's features

Make-up artists apply make-up to fashion and photographic models, actors and other performers involved in stage, film and television productions, as well as brides and other clients for special occasions. 

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Duties and Tasks

Make-up artists may perform the following tasks:

  • prepare the skin for make-up application and remove make-up as required
  • demonstrate cosmetic products to clients
  • instruct clients about make-up application
  • apply a wide variety of professional make-up products
  • design wigs, beards, masks and 'prosthetics' (artificial body parts) and apply them to achieve an appropriate character appearance
  • use make-up to produce effects such as ageing, illness, scars and bruising
  • alter or maintain make-up during productions to ensure the continuity of a performer's appearance
  • advise hairdressers on the hairstyle required for character parts.

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Learning Area Art  
Performing Arts  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Hospitality and Tourism  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Skill Level Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Personal Requirements

  • artistic ability
  • good colour perception
  • patience and tact
  • good communication skills
  • good hand-eye coordination
  • able to work under pressure.

Related Industries

Personal and Other Services
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Activities
Broadcasting (except Internet)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Performing Arts Technicians

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Media Equipment Operators (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Beauty Therapist
Body Artist
Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant
Hairdresser

Earnings

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Innovation and Business Skills Australia
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (ACT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (NSW)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (QLD)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (SA/NT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (TAS)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (VIC)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (WA)
Service Industry Skills Council (National Office)

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Applying an actor's make-up for a film
Applying an actor's make-up for a film