Makeup Artists (Theatrical and Performance)

Top 3 makeup artists Jobs

  • Charlotte Tilbury Freelance (Part-Time/ weekends) Retail Makeup - Charlotte Tilbury - Leesburg,VA

    Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position will be part of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team. As a member of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team you will need...

  • Retail Cosmetics Sales Beauty Advisor - MAC, Tysons Corner Center - Part Time - Macys - Mc Lean,VA

    Job Description Be part of an amazing story. Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and...

  • work at home - Amazon - Aldie,VA

    This Amazon work from home home position at Amazon. You will not need to come into the office. No Experience Needed. Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Vacation& PTO. Apply now! An Amazon work from home Customer Service Associate is a critical part...

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What Makeup Artists Do

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


Makeup artist Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 3,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $134,750

Job Outlook for Makeup artists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,100
  • Growth rate: 37 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Makeup artist

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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