At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to create stunning looks for models at London Fashion Week.
- Company: AOFM Graduates, a leading name in the fashion and beauty industry.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, network with industry professionals, and enhance your portfolio.
- Other info: Opportunity to work alongside experienced artists and gain invaluable insights into the fashion world.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting event showcasing emerging designers and make your mark in fashion.
- Qualifications: Passion for makeup artistry and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
Each season during London Fashion Week we send a team of graduates to work on the two full days of shows with Fashions Finest, an event that takes place in The Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden. The event sees up and coming designers from around the UK and the rest of the world showcase their work to the fashion media, it always attracts a very big crowd and is no small task for the graduates.
This season we offered one of our more experienced graduates the chance to be the events Key Makeup Artist, meaning that she spoke in advance with the designers of the shows and pieced together the looks for the big day as well as working meticulously on the day teaching each of the grads the decided upon looks before checking them all before they hit the runway. This was a very big opportunity that we were very proud to offer.
With a full team backstage the days began at around 11am for set up and briefings before working through the massive amount of models hired to showcase the huge amount of designers work. These were long days, seeing our graduates change makeup looks often and be on hand at all times for touch ups and refreshes.
It was a really big moment of pride to see our graduate team headed up by a fellow graduate and an inspiration to those just starting out on shows that they too could be a key artist backstage in the future.
AOFM Graduates @ Fashions Finest: London Fashion Week employer: Freelance Makeup Ltd
AOFM Graduates offers a unique opportunity for aspiring makeup artists to gain hands-on experience at prestigious events like London Fashion Week. With a supportive work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration, employees benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals and the chance to showcase their skills in a high-pressure environment. The vibrant location in Covent Garden adds to the excitement, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the fashion industry.
