Occupation information for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and... District of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 90

Projected Annual Job Openings: 20

Typical Hourly Wage: $39.04 - $44.28

Typical Annual Salary: $81,210 - $92,100

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.

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