Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance
Hair and Makeup Designer, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Makeup Effects Artist
What they do:
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
On the job, you would:
- Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
- Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
- Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Engineering and Technology
- design
Communications
- multimedia
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- create new and original ideas
- group things in different ways
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk Maya
Web page creation and editing software
- Blogging software
- Facebook
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
certificate after high school or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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