Chief Make-Up Artist

Media Production

Job Opportunity

At least 2 years experience in the professional industry. Work experience in Make-Up on set. Should be able to work with a variety of different people.

Job Role: Chief Hairdressers acting as Heads of Department break down the script: working out hair styles for each character, assessing whether wigs need to be made or hired, and carrying out research into the production's time period.  They present their initial ideas to the Director, Chief Make–up Artist, Production and Costume Designers.  Having created individual designs, they make sure that Actors are comfortable with their look, note any allergies or sensitivities and report them to appropriately qualified personnel.  

Hours: You would often work long and irregular hours, depending on the needs of the job. You may begin work in the early morning long before filming begins, or work in the evenings for live TV, theatre or concerts.You could work in TV or film studios, theatres, or in temporary buildings and vehicles on location. You would be on your feet for several hours a day. Location work could be anywhere in the UK or overseas, so you may need to travel and stay away from home regularly, sometimes for long periods.You would be expected to build up your own make-up kit and take it to each job.

If interested please send your CV’s with a detailed cover letter by 25th February 2014 to:

25 Overstrand Mansions Batersea London