Typical Tasks
Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.
Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models to obtain desired character image depiction.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
