Working on Television

Professional makeup artist jobs in television might include historical dramas requiring careful attention to period detail and often elaborate wigs. Or you might work on a live entertainment show and be responsible for making up presenters and guests. The makeup artist is in charge of the application of makeup on the actors, actresses, and extras. The Make up Artist is also responsible for preparing a makeup schedule and for supervising and coordinating with other members of the makeup department, including assistants, body makeup artists, special effects makeup and hair stylists.

Working in television is one of the more common goals of the make up artist jobs. It is fun work, and stable enough for the professional.

Our advice is that you first acquire experience, credits and references to put in your portfolio. Begin sending your CV and employment solicitations to the local networks that normally don't have a big budget and who are thankful for any help they can get for a low fee or no fee.

Beginning with these small networks allows you to introduce yourself to the TV world, to familiarize yourself with the top in the industry and to acquire invaluable experience—to create a good CV! It is also very important to make contacts. Last but not least, it will give you the possibility of seeing this world from the inside, so you can decide if it’s the right makeup artist job for you.

The steps are as follows:

1. Send the CV to local networks.
2. Work with local networks and their collaborators by carrying out practical makeup for appearances.
3. Send a new CV with references and experience in local TV.
4. Follow up the CV with a call or letter.

Send a second letter sending offering your makeup artist job services in collaboration with others or as a test.