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

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

1. Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers in order to determine desired effects.

2. Duplicate work precisely in order to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.

3. Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.

4. Apply makeup to enhance, and/or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.

5. Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.

6. Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring in order to achieve specific color effects.

7. Cleanse and tone the skin in order to prepare it for makeup application.

8. Assess performers' skin-type in order to ensure that make-up will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.

9. Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.

10. Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.

11. Write makeup sheets and take photos in order to document specific looks and the products that were used to achieve the looks.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$28,640 for entry level workers, and $68,710 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 290 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 370  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 10 job(s) each year, and a total of 0 job openings each year.

There are no additional resources for this occupation.

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