Career Choices for Makeup Artistry

How do I start a career as a makeup artist?

First and foremost perfect your craft, professional makeup artistry is an art - take make-up artist courses - learn and practice over and over again until it’s second nature. 

I personally worked for make-up brands in Selfridges for years as a freelance make-up artist, having to apply make-up day in day out on a million different faces and being faced with lots of different issues and requests, gave me the best training I could have ever hoped for - plus I was learning from my colleagues all the time, i can honestly say I never feel out of my depth when painting a face and I have complete confidence in my skills knowing I can deliver for every client. Another thing working in Selfridges taught me was how to deliver the best customer service, the expectations in a luxury department store is so high that it really taught me a very valuable lesson. I never don’t reply to messages from clients, I put everyone that walks through my door at ease, and I do my best to make sure everyone leaves over the moon with their look and service. Working for make-up brands also has its benefits like discounts and allowances, which really helps when building your kit. 

Open an Instagram account or social media account to post pictures of your work - build your portfolio as a make-up professional. If you are not social media savvy then learn! There is so much free information out there plus so many social media companies and managers offer master classes - they’re so helpful, I’ve learnt loads along the way! 

How do I get a job in makeup?

Reach out to wedding venues, people in TV and Film industry, people in theatre, people in fashion, celebrities, influencers, promote your services to the public on social media for occasion and bridal make-up, rent a chair in a hair salon doing make-up, apply for jobs with make-up brands, team up with a photographers so you can have your work photographed and your name credited. Networking is huge - knowing people that know other people in the industry you want work in will always be a benefit, so put yourself in those rooms. There really is an abundance of career opportunities with in the make-up artistry industry, just knock on every door and refuse to take no for an answer!

Are makeup artists in high demand?

Absolutely - when you think of how many TV shows, Films, photoshoots, music videos, weddings, occasions, award ceremonies, fashion shows, make-up brands, Christmas parties, new year events, theatre productions, magazines etc that happen everyday and all require make-up artists, there will always be room for you! Be the best at what you do, don’t settle for less and go after your dream of being a professional make-up artist!

What will your career opportunities be?

There are loads of makeup artist jobs.

You could work for a make-up brand and work your way up to international brand make-up artist, working on global beauty campaigns, photo shoots & press events. 

You could start off renting a chair in a hair salon to build a private clientele and go on to open your own make-up shop, offering a variety of services and even a beauty academy.

You could be a celebrity make-up artist, quite often celebrities use the same glam squads all the time, so if you strike up a good working relationship with someone they will use you regularly. A few of these could keep you very busy full time, and you could be doing glam for day time TV, reality shows, red carpet events, award shows, business campaigns and their personal events. 

You could be a special effects make-up artist in  TV, film and on photo shoots. 

You could work in fashion, with models at fashion week or on big fashion campaigns, or on magazine photoshoots. 

You could be a wedding make-up artist and travel all over, working with lots of different bridal parties 

Why choose Emma Mack MUA training?

I like to think I have a very well rounded skill set and view of the industry, I have 14 years experience, with celebrities, models, HNWIs, brands and TV. I have a strong customer service back ground, not only do you need to be a great artist, you need to let your client know they’re in safe hands - you are in control, you need to give them the best experience so you keep getting booked - and that is what I will teach you!

Explore my online make-up artist courses and kickstart your career today.

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