Make Up Artist

Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.

Apprenticeships may be available
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    Overview

    Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.

    Day-to-day

    • applies and retouches make up during shootings and performances, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds.

    Considerations

    • Working outdoors
    • Stressful

    To become a Make Up Artist

    • You can work as a Make Up Artist without formal qualifications if you are able to demonstrate your technical competency to employers. A certificate III, IV or diploma in beauty therapy might be helpful.

      Take a Certificate III in Make-Up

    • Interested in developing your digital skills? Try one of 2000 free online courses at SkillFinder.com.au(External website, Opens in new window)

      SkillFinder is a project funded by the Australian Government, through the Digital Skills Platform Program.

    Skills employers are looking for

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