At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning character looks and keep artistes camera-ready for every shoot.
- Company: Join the vibrant Emmerdale team in Leeds and unleash your creativity!
- Benefits: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced role requiring adaptability and strong teamwork skills.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of production, making visual magic come to life.
- Qualifications: Certifications in Media Makeup and Hairdressing, plus relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Workplace: Leeds - Filming weeks consist of 5 or occasionally 6 shooting days.
Continuity is required, not suitable for Job Share/Part-time.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
The team Join our vibrant team and be the creative force behind every scene!
You'll work with the Make-Up team to craft stunning, consistent character looks, keeping our artistes camera-ready for every studio and location shoot.
From expert hair styling and wig maintenance to fostering brilliant on-set collaborations, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the visual magic that brings our story to life.
The role As a Makeup Artist for Emmerdale, you'll be at the heart of our production, working closely with the Make-up Supervisor and the wider team to create and maintain iconic character looks.
From breaking down scripts and mastering continuity to providing expert hair, grooming, and makeup services, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our artistes are camera-ready, whether on set or in the studio.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a keen eye for detail, and are eager to build strong professional relationships while supporting our filming blocks, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) Certification in Media Makeup Application and Hairdressing.
Certification in Men's barbering.
Experience working in hair and make-up within television drama, continuing drama, film, theatre or a comparable production environment.
Experience providing hair, make-up and barbering services for performers/artistes.
Experience maintaining continuity of hair and make-up looks across filming days, productions, performances or comparable projects.
Experience preparing, fitting and maintaining wigs, hairpieces or similar specialist hair equipment.
Experience interpreting scripts, schedules, call sheets or production requirements to identify hair and make-up needs.
Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety and infection control practices within a professional hair and make-up environment.
Other things we're looking for (key criteria) Create and maintain hair and make-up looks that meet creative and production requirements.
Build effective working relationships with artistes, production teams and colleagues, communicating clearly and professionally.
Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when managing continuity requirements.
Organise and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Adapt positively to changing production schedules, filming environments and performer requirements.
Remain calm and effective under pressure while delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
Demonstrate tact, professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when working with artistes and production teams.
Apply sound judgement when covering responsibilities outside normal duties, including supporting post-shoots or deputising where required. xohmjla
Due to travel between location(s) and set a full UK driving Licence would be beneficial.
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