Paid Hair & Makeup Artist Opportunity for New York Fashion Week
Hair & Makeup Artists for NYFW
Job Description
A unique opportunity is open for skilled hair and makeup artists to join the glam team for New York Fashion Week. This role is perfect for professionals looking to showcase their artistry, work backstage at a major fashion event, and enhance their portfolio with high-profile runway and editorial experience.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide professional makeup artistry tailored for runway and editorial looks
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Perform light hair styling to complement makeup designs
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Collaborate with the creative team to meet production timelines
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Maintain a high standard of hygiene, professionalism, and creativity
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Adapt quickly to backstage demands and designer requests
Requirements
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Proven experience as a professional makeup artist
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Light hair styling skills (additional advantage for advanced skills)
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Based in New York City
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Preference for candidates with runway or editorial experience
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Strong portfolio showcasing creative and technical abilities
Compensation
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Paid opportunity
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Backstage NYFW access
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Professional content of your work for your portfolio
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Networking opportunities for future bookings
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Job Description
An independent graduate psychological horror short film is seeking a talented Hair & Makeup Artist to help bring a stylized and visually compelling story to life. This project blends polished beauty work with horror-inspired elements, making it a unique opportunity for artists interested in character design and special effects makeup.
The production is a low-budget student film backed by a small, dedicated creative team with a strong visual vision. The ideal candidate will be passionate about combining traditional beauty techniques with horror aesthetics, including SFX and prosthetic applications.
Job Responsibilities
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Design and execute hair and makeup looks that align with the film’s psychological horror theme
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Create stylized horror effects, including blood effects, bruises, scars, and prosthetics
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Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure visual consistency
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Participate in a one-hour pre-production consultation to discuss creative direction
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Maintain sanitation standards and manage personal makeup/SFX kits on set
Requirements
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Interest in character design, SFX makeup, and horror styling
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Ability to create realistic blood effects, bruises, scars, or prosthetic applications
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Reliable transportation to the filming location
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Experience encouraged but not required
Compensation Details
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$100 per day