Makeup Artist Job Description
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how actors and actresses age instantly for the camera or become fairies, monsters or mythological creatures? Makeup artists have a talent that allows them to transform a person into any character imaginable by using makeup, wigs and other artistic tools.
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Description
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Makeup artists are professionals who create makeup and prosthetics for movies, television, theatrical productions and even modeling agencies. Makeup artists are often skilled in hairstyling as well.
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Working Conditions
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Makeup artists usually work in theaters, television studios and on film sets. Typically working 12 to 18 hours a day, makeup artist spend much of their time standing and working directly with clients creating various looks.
Education
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Educational requirements for makeup artists vary depending on they type of work they do. Although some makeup artists receive training and certification through cosmetology programs offered by many colleges and vocational schools, it is not a requirement to work in this field. Makeup artists often gain skills and training working with local theater groups.
Earnings
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Annual earnings for makeup artists vary depending on job location, experience and the type of work. Payscale.com reports that makeup artists with less than five years of experience average between $14,400 and $37,000 annually, while artists with 10 or more years of experience earn between $42,592 and $74,028.
Job Outlook
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According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for makeup artists are expected to increase 40 percent between 2006 and 2016.
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