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Makeup Artist, Emmerdale - Perm
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Workplace: Leeds - Filming weeks consist of 5 or occasionally 6 shooting days. Continuity is required, not suitable for Job Share/Part-time.
The team
Join our vibrant team and be the creative force behind every scene! You’ll work with the Make-Up team to craft stunning, consistent character looks, keeping our artistes camera-ready for every studio and location shoot. From expert hair styling and wig maintenance to fostering brilliant on-set collaborations, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the visual magic that brings our story to life.
The role
As a Makeup Artist for Emmerdale, you’ll be at the heart of our production, working closely with the Make-up Supervisor and the wider team to create and maintain iconic character looks. From breaking down scripts and mastering continuity to providing expert hair, grooming, and makeup services, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our artistes are camera-ready, whether on set or in the studio. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a keen eye for detail, and are eager to build strong professional relationships while supporting our filming blocks, we’d love to hear from you.
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Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Certification in Media Makeup Application and Hairdressing.
- Certification in Men's barbering.
- Experience working in hair and make-up within television drama, continuing drama, film, theatre or a comparable production environment.
- Experience providing hair, make-up and barbering services for performers/artistes.
- Experience maintaining continuity of hair and make-up looks across filming days, productions, performances or comparable projects.
- Experience preparing, fitting and maintaining wigs, hairpieces or similar specialist hair equipment.
- Experience interpreting scripts, schedules, call sheets or production requirements to identify hair and make-up needs.
- Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety and infection control practices within a professional hair and make-up environment.
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Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Create and maintain hair and make-up looks that meet creative and production requirements.
- Build effective working relationships with artistes, production teams and colleagues, communicating clearly and professionally.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when managing continuity requirements.
- Organise and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Adapt positively to changing production schedules, filming environments and performer requirements.
- Remain calm and effective under pressure while delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
- Demonstrate tact, professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when working with artistes and production teams.
- Apply sound judgement when covering responsibilities outside normal duties, including supporting post-shoots or deputising where required.
- Due to travel between location(s) and set a full UK driving Licence would be beneficial.
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