Education and Training
What do you need to know to do this job?
You need to have artistic abilities.
You need to know the arts and style.
Have an art portfolio.
What are some basic key skills required to do this job?
patience, hardworking, people skills
What tools would you use to accomplish your tasks?
Makeup tools: brushes, palettes, glosses, etc.
Where would you do this job?
At a salon, beauty store, theatres, studios, etc
What would the dress code be?
Work casual appropriate clothing
How will you learn basic things to be a makeup artist?
Have a passion for art.
You can learn these things at school and small jobs at beauty stores, studios, salons, etc.
What are some more specific abilities required to do this job?
A steady hand, good eye to hand coordination, natural artistic abilities, and good time management.
What technology would you use to accomplish your tasks?
Computer, machines to envision or sketch designs to practice and advance your ideas.
How many hours a week would you typically work?
About 30 hours a week depending on the placement of the job.
Where might you need to live to get this kind of job?
Urban places, near a mall, etc
What classes in high school would be good to take if you want to pursue this career?
Art, English, and extracurricular activities to practice your skills and passion.
What is a makeup artists personality most like to be successful at the job?
Artistic, creative, intuitive, sensitive, articulate, expressive, original, unstructured, nonconforming, innovative, social, generous, cooperative, patient, caring, helpful, empathetic, tactful, and friendly.
List a few basic generic tasks a makeup artist would do:
Manage appointments for clients.
Get equipment (brushes, makeup palettes, etc) for the client’s preference.
Is there anything dangerous or unusual about this job?
No, but you will have to deal with clients so you need to have a lot of customer service skills. Artists have to be careful due to the pandemic and who their clients are
What is a makeup artist?
A makeup artist is a professional artist who uses different mediums to change/enhance a person’s looks by applying it to their skin.
What type of college degree should you get?
Associate degree in cosmetology and or fine arts.
List a few specific tasks a makeup artist would specifically do:
Find a proper shade for the client’s skin tone and complexion.
Plan the look for the client.
Prepare the skin for the makeup application.
Are there any openings for this type of job currently or in the future?
There are about 4,800 make-up artists in the United States. The job market for artists is estimated to increase from 2016 to 2026 by 12.5%.
What is the best American University and best Canadian University for Art/Design?
American: Pratt Institute
Canadian: Emily Carr University of Art + Design
What would a day in this job look like?
1. Go to work
2. Set up your table with appropriate materials and a clean workspace
3. Check your clients for today
4. Prepare your mediums for your next client
5. Finish the appointment
6. Get ready for the next appointment
7. Repeat until the end of the workday
8. Go home