How to Become a Makeup Artist for M A C Cosmetics

M A C is owned by the cosmetic products industry holding company Estee Lauder. The M A C line is Estee Lauder’s high-end professional line, described in its list of portfolio companies as: “MAC is synonymous the world over with state of the art makeup artistry, with talented artists who are style icons and whose work regularly graces the fashion industry's catwalks and pages of leading magazines.” It is a high fashion brand that boasts a wide array of colors suitable for cosmetic artistry covering all race and gender requirements. There are two kinds of makeup artists employed by M A C: senior artists and counter artists.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

1. Learn as much as you can about cosmetic artistry. Take classes and work with professional cosmetic artists in the entertainment, advertising and fashion businesses. M A C is a highly professional brand that requires the highest creative talent and skills in its artists.

2. Carefully review the entire Estee Lauder and M A C websites, particularly the M A C Pro section, to learn as much as you can about their artists and the brand philosophy. The M A C Pro site offers videos of master classes and information on the latest trends in cosmetic artistry.

3. Apply to stores that carry the M A C line or apply directly to M A C if you are an experienced professional who has worked with the line and developed an impressive portfolio. To become a senior artist, contact the M A C human resources department in New York and provide examples of personal portfolios and a video reel.

Tips & Warnings

• A successful M A C applicant will be able to demonstrate top cosmetic art skills as well as the ability to communicate professionally in person and through various media.

• If you have no significant professional experience, Estee Lauder does not maintain a training program for beginners hoping to become M A C artists, so don’t apply to corporate human resources. The website suggests that you apply individually to stores that carry the M A C line, requesting to work at the M A C counter, where you can develop your skills and knowledge of the line.

References

• M A C Cosmetics: Employment
• M A C Pro: Become a Member
• Estee Lauder Companies: M A C

Resources

• Career Site for M A C