Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Makeup artists prepare actors for performances on stage and before cameras. They read scripts and consult with directors, producers, and technicians to design makeup effects for each individual character. They apply makeup and prosthetics and build and style wigs. They also create special makeup effects. Others are employed in the fashion industry. Approximately 3,140 theatrical and performance makeup artists work in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Hands On
Career Ladder
Head of Makeup Department or Owner of Makeup Art Business
Makeup Artist
Assistant to Makeup Artist
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