Make-up skills and knowledge
Make-up Artists must be able to master different make-up (e.g. day, night or banquet make-up) and design skills as required by customers.
Make-up Artists
Descriptions & Duties
- Make-up Artists provide make up services to customers.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Creativity
Make-up Artists must keep up with the latest trends.
Customer-service knowledge and skills
Make-up Artists must have good customer-service skills to retain current customers and attracting new ones.
Time-management knowledge and skills
Time-management skills are important for Make-up Artists in scheduling appointments and providing services.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A relevant recognised diploma or foundation certificate, or equivalent
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $8,000-$10,000
Monthly Salary $16,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$30 000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Make-up Artists may work indoor or outdoor based on customers' requirements and its nature of activities. Their work schedules include late evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work full time or part time. They also need to work long hours.
Tools
- Makeup cases
- Colour palettes
- Contour sticks
- Sponges
- Brushes
- Eyebrow pencils
- Pencil shapeners
- Eyelash curlers
- Eyebrow tweezers
- Lip liners
- Fake eyelashes
- Mascara
