Assistant Make-Up Artist

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The Assistant Make-up Artist will be involved in the set-up and maintenance of the make-up workstations. Primary duties and responsibilities will be to: - Keep workstations clean and tidy, cleaning and laying out brushes and products for the day ahead - Monitor and maintain product levels - Assist with the purchase of supplies - Apply make up for extras and may also apply special effects make-up, such as grazes, cuts and bruises - Maintain continuity, working from continuity notes and overseen by senior staff - Touch-up make-up between takes, and update continuity notes using photographs Key qualifications and competencies include: - Certification in Cosmetology or a t least 2 years' experience in theatre, fashion or commercials - Basic make-up skills including: straight corrective; glamour/fashion and period make-up; character make-up; assisting in ageing faces, and body parts; death make-up; and some special effects make-up, including lacerations, bruising, burns, bullet wounds, skin diseases; tattoos and body-painting; dressing and applying facial and other false hair - Familiarity with both period make-up and contemporary looks - Knowledge of the anatomy of the human skull and facial muscle structure - Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism - Willingness to cope with working long hours in pressurised, often cramped environments - Physical fitness to cope with many hours standing or bending over Actors - Keen eye for detail to oversee continuity - Excellent organisational skills - Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety laws and procedures All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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