Creative job - Make up artist

Being a make up artist in the the media industry means your in charge of how make up looks on screen and what kind of make up needs to be done. You could be on the set of a comedy, drama or horror series/film this means the skills you have should be a wide range. Make up is a big part of some productions especially for films because they define a character and how they are perceived to an audience. If the production is a horror film the make up is going to be scary maybe or include blood or scars which is completely opposite to what we'd maybe see in a comedy production. They could be on the set of all kinds of productions, they make over presenters, models, performers and actors. Make up is a big part of some production in a film because it's like a special effect on an actor it creates the scene or a character. Make up is a type of special effect and is the representation of someone whether they are a real person or acting, they have to create an image for people. Some speciliase in just special effects make up but the range is jobs for a make up artist is fashion, theatrical, special effects, airbrushing or high definiton make up. Depending on the job and what production it's for they can be part of big teams or they can work alone. They get scripts and have to be involved with directors and costume designers to create the right look for a scene or filming. they have to have an up to date knowledge of beauty and new make up products and designs and make sure they budget the materials they use for the production. They have to be involved with finance to do this so that the right products are used and in budget. Make up artists sometimes have to work to tight deadlines on set's if there is a deadline on a project or day. They have to be flexible and able to be needed all the time on set or off to do quick touch ups, or special effects.  They can be used for make up in any time period for any type of role. make up artist can be self employed or have a n agent. They can work free lance maybe just on one production or they could be part of a company and used for all the productions they produce like films or tv series or theatre.  The average salary for a make up artist who's been working for a year or more in theatrical special effects or performance make up is on the scale of £30,000 - £54,000 a year.