Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance

Also Called: Hair and Makeup Designer, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Makeup Effects Artist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$21,540

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance do

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

  • Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
  • Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
  • Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Cosmetology • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Physical Proximity

Tools

  • Makeup kits
  • Costumes or accessories
  • Palette knives
  • Notebook computers
  • Hand sprayers

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk Maya
Web page creation and editing software
Blogging software
Facebook
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Engineering and Technology
design
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 43% Post-secondary certificate
  • 17% Less than high school diploma
  • 13% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Floral Designers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Preschool Teachers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Recreation Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance across the country typically make.

$10.35 / hour
$21,540 /year

Entry Level

$22.79 / hour
$47,390 /year

Median Level

$67.82 / hour
$141,060 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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