Makeup Artist
Job Description
A make-up artist is a professional artist that uses mediums applied to the skin to transform or enhance the appearance of a person. Make-up artists are often referred to as cosmetologists or beauticians, but are different in that they specialise only in make-up and typically do not offer other services such as hair or nails.
Careers Ladder
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Salary Pay Range
Dependant on qualifications, skill level and experience.
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Qualifications
While you don’t need formal qualifications to work as a Makeup Artist, undertaking a qualification to learn the theory behind Makeup Artistry is an advantage.
Consider undertaking a vocational qualification through TAFE or a registered training organisation, such as a Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
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Attributes
- Autonomy
- Confident
- Creative
- Customer Orientated
- Focused
- Flexible
- Interpersonal
- Punctual
- Receptive
- Self-Motivator
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Key Skills
- Skin Analysis
- Sales
- Colours & Technical Applications
- Make-Up & Facial Knowledge
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Future Prospects
You may like to think about moving on from this career, some transferable skills can be utilised in roles such as;