Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance
Other Titles
Hair and Makeup Designer, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance refers to such artists who apply makeup on actors to give them the looks of a specific historic era or time. In this role, they work with directors, producers and writers to determine the exact historic era of a production. Their job is then to determine the accurate looks of that era and apply appropriate makeup to the performing actors in order to make them look as if they belonged in that era. A part of their job is to appropriately adjust the makeup of the actors to account for the lightning changes and other factors on set of a production.
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.
Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.
Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.
Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.
Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.
Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.
Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.
Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models to obtain desired character image depiction.
Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.
Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.
Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, to augment period production files.
Wash and reset wigs.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Assisting and Caring for Others→ Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates→ Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others→ Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing and Building Teams→ Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.
Assess skin or hair conditions.
Collaborate with others to determine production details.
Manage budgets for personal services operations.
Prepare operational reports or records.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.
Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
Teach health or hygiene practices.
Groom wigs or hairpieces.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Originality→ The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Fluency of Ideas→ The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Customer and Personal Service→ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Fine Arts→ Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Design→ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Communications and Media→ Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Accounting software -- Sage Business Cloud Accounting software; Xero; Clear Books; Intuit QuickBooks
Calendar and scheduling software -- Appointment scheduling software; Acuity Scheduling
Database user interface and query software -- Client databases; Online booking software
Electronic mail software -- Email software
Graphics or photo imaging software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; GNU Image Manipulation Program GIMP; Microsoft Visio; Trimble SketchUp Pro; SmugMug Flickr
Instant messaging software --e.g., Twitter
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Web page creation and editing software -- Blogging software; Facebook; Instagram
Air brushes→ Airbrushing tools
Contact lenses→ Colored contact lenses
Costumes or accessories→ Wigs
Digital cameras→ Digital still cameras
Hair combs or brushes→ Eyebrow combs
Hand sprayers→ Spritzer bottles
Makeup kits→ Brow brushes; Eye shadow brushes; Fan brushes; Round brushes; Smudge brushes; Makeup application spatulas; Mascara brushes; Contour brushes; Foundation brushes; Lip brushes
Manual pencil sharpener→ Makeup pencil sharpeners
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Palette knives→ Makeup blending spatulas
Palettes for paint or ink mixing→ Mixing palettes
Personal computers
Tablet computers
Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.