make-up artist

Make-up artists assist and support artists before, during and after the performance and filming of movies or television programs to ensure the make-up is in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They create images and characters through make-up and prosthetics. They maintain, check and repair prosthetics and assist with quick changes.

Alternative Labels

fashion makeup artist

make-up consultant

make-up specialist

make up artist

make up consultant

make up specialist

makeup stylist

prosthetics & make-up artist

prosthetics & make up artist

prosthetics and make-up artist

prosthetics and make up artist

prosthetics builder

prosthetics make-up artist

prosthetics maker

prosthetics make up artist

special effects & make-up artist

special effects & make up artist

special effects and make-up artist

special effects and make up artist

special effects make-up artist

special effects make up artist

theatre makeup artist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands analyse a script analyse the need for technical resources contextualise artistic work define artistic approach determine skin type ensure continuous styling of artists finish project within budget follow directions of the artistic director follow work schedule gather reference materials for artwork make up performing artists perform quick make-up changeovers prepare personal work environment repair prostheses safeguard artistic quality of performance test make-up translate artistic concepts to technical designs understand artistic concepts work ergonomically work safely with chemicals work with respect for own safety

Essential Knowledge

art history cosmetics make-up techniques skin types

Optional Skills and Competences

advise client on technical possibilities apply body paint attend rehearsals create lifecasts decide on make-up process design make-up effects develop artistic educational activities develop artistic project budgets develop educational resources develop professional network develop the look of a production document your own practice draft styling schedule draw make-up sketches keep personal administration maintain prostheses maintain wigs manage consumables stock manage personal professional development participate in artistic mediation activities plan art educational activities present exhibition prevent fire in a performance environment work with the camera crew work with the director of photography work with the lighting crew

Optional Knowledge

lighting techniques photography

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/49713da4-4e97-4f82-bd1c-16ce7f9179b7

Status

released

Occupations

make-up artist

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status