Make-Up Artist (In House)

Windfall Import Service limited, is the umbrella company of an Abuja-based retail store specializing in Cosmetics and Personal care products. We are currently hiring for the position below:

Job Title: Make-Up Artist (In House) 

Location: Abuja 

Job Description

• Communicating with clients to clarify visual requirements;
• Production study, reading scripts to ascertain the materials and the look required, budget implications and identifying areas where research is required;
• Producing and sketching design ideas for hairstyles and make-up;
• Ensuring continuity in hair and make-up and liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent;
• Demonstrating and implementing a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin;
• Ensuring that appropriate action is taken to minimise unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques;
• Maintaining awareness of health and safety issues and legislation;
• Casting facial and body moulds and sculpting latex foam, known as prosthetics;
• Fitting and maintaining wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics;
• Hairdressing;
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of available make-up and beauty products;
• Sourcing, budgeting and ordering materials and equipment from specialist suppliers;
• Time management, knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up;
• Working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions;
• Taking detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of work.