Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A high-profile fashion showcase hosted by Columbia Business School’s Retail & Luxury Goods group is seeking two experienced Hair and Makeup Artists (HMUAs) to work with models for an upcoming runway event. This opportunity is ideal for beauty professionals looking to gain experience in a fashion-forward environment while collaborating with industry-recognized sponsors.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hair and makeup services for 8–10 models participating in the fashion showcase
• Execute runway-ready looks aligned with the event’s creative direction
• Work efficiently within a fast-paced backstage environment
• Collaborate with stylists, designers, and event coordinators
• Ensure all models are prepared and polished prior to runway time

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Hair and Makeup Artist, preferably in fashion or runway settings
• Ability to manage multiple clients within a limited timeframe
• Strong understanding of current beauty and fashion trends
• Professional, reliable, and able to work in a team environment
• Must bring own tools and products unless otherwise specified

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified
• Opportunity to work with major beauty and fashion sponsors
• Gain exposure at a fashion showcase affiliated with Columbia Business School

Location
United States, New York, New York City (Bryant Park – Annex417)

Job Description

Seeking talented makeup artists to collaborate on upcoming test shoots featuring agency-signed models. The production team is looking for artists with a strong eye for contemporary beauty, clean skin-focused makeup, and editorial storytelling. This opportunity is ideal for makeup artists who want to expand their portfolio while working with professional models in a studio environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Create contemporary beauty looks for agency-signed models during studio test shoots.

• Execute clean, polished makeup styles that photograph well for editorial content.

• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and the creative team during the shoot.

• Prepare and apply makeup looks efficiently within the scheduled shoot time.

• Maintain hygiene standards and organize makeup kits on set.

Requirements

• Professional or emerging makeup artists with experience in beauty or editorial makeup.

• Strong portfolio showcasing clean skin work and contemporary beauty looks.

• Ability to collaborate with a creative team in a studio environment.

• Must provide portfolio, past experience, and standard rates when applying.

• Reliable and available to work in London.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with rates based on the artist’s submitted standard rates.

• Portfolio-building experience working with agency-signed models.

• Professional studio test shoot collaboration.