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Occupation

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

$97,150 medianBright outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 39-5091.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Wash and reset wigs.
  2. 02Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.
  3. 03Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, to augment period production files.
  4. 04Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
  5. 05Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.
  6. 06Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  7. 07Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
  8. 08Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
  9. 09Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
  10. 10Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.
  11. 11Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
  12. 12Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.

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What the posting will be called

Hair and Makeup DesignerMakeup Artist (MUA)Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA)TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA)Prosthetic Makeup DesignerSpecial Makeup Effects Artist

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Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionManagement of Financial Resources