Responsible for all facial and body makeup, including bruising and wounds, and facial hair on the performers. They are also responsible for any prosthetics required for special effects.
What does working in this department look like?
The Make-Up department works with the director(s) and performers to develop the desired look for each character. Special Make-Up effects includes prosthetics and other make-up effects such as airbrushing.
What jobs are available?
- Special Makeup Effects Artist
- Makeup Department Head
- First Assistant Makeup Artist
- Second Assistant Makeup
- Third Assistant Makeup
Skills needed
- Make-up training from accredited school with a portfolio demonstrating skills in various make-up forms: corrective, glamour and effects.
- Knowledge of applying make-up to diverse skin tones
Experience
- Make-up work experience with diverse skin tones.
- Work experience in make-up for stage, film, television or commercials.
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