How do they match: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Makeup Artist
  • Makeup Instructor
  • Makeup Technician
  • Makeup Worker
  • Body Make-Up Artist
  • Character Artist
  • Commercial Makeup Artist
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Hair and Makeup Designer
  • Prosthetic Makeup Designer
  • Special Makeup Effects Artist
  • Special Effects Makeup Artist

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

  • Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
  • Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  • Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
  • Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.
  • Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
  • Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
  • Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.
  • Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.
  • Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
  • Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
  • Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.

  • Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
  • Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.