At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning looks for actors and maintain character continuity in a vibrant TV drama environment.
- Company: Join the iconic Coronation Street team and be part of television magic.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours, creative freedom, and a chance to work on set.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic production environment with a focus on creativity.
- Why this job: Showcase your artistry and creativity while working with a diverse cast in an exciting atmosphere.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in makeup, experience with diverse looks, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
- Workplace: Manchester- Part time role required 3 days full time in studio/on location
- The team
Become a key part of the magic behind the scenes!
Join our team as a Makeup Assistant and ensure every actor looks and feels their absolute best for filming, maintaining character continuity in a positive, friendly atmosphere.
Utilise your skills on the studio floor and with i Pad software to keep everything running smoothly and everyone is looking character ready.
The role
Ready to bring characters to life?
Join our team as a Makeup Assistant and dive into the vibrant world of television drama!
You\'ll be the go-to for creating and maintaining character looks, from hair and makeup to wigs and special effects.
Working with a diverse cast and in a fast-paced production, you\'ll ensure seamless continuity, collaborate with the costume team, step into a supervisor role when needed and assist the head of make-up with duties to ensure a smoothly run department.
This is your chance to showcase your artistry, organisation, and problem-solving skills while being a crucial part of the magic behind the camera.
Skills you’ll need
- (minimum criteria)
- Experience in a Makeup Artist role with 5 or more years experience in a makeup department on a television drama or continuing drama, showcasing the ability to create diverse looks for all ethnicities.
- Proven experience in a Makeup Supervisor cover role in makeup on a television drama or continuing drama.
- Proven experience in monitoring makeup continuity across filming blocks to ensure consistent appearances of characters throughout the production.
- Demonstrated expertise in hairdressing and barbering, including working with wigs and hairpieces as required by the script, highlighting versatility in hairstyling techniques.
- An artistry and experience creating sfx make ups - trauma and injuries and working with bondo.
- Capability to break down the filming schedule and script to discern makeup requirements while collaborating effectively with the Makeup Supervisor and the Head of Makeup.
- Ability to handle the demands of long working hours, on-location shoots and night shoots whilst displaying adaptability and resilience in challenging filming conditions.
- Experience in maintaining tactfulness and discretion while working with actors and handling sensitive information on set and in the make up room.
- A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards within a makeup department.
- Other things we’re looking for
- (key criteria)
- Good Communication Skills and Teamwork skills.
- Creativity and artistic talent in makeup application, barbering and hairdressing.
- Organisation skills.
- Attention to Detail and Continuity experience.
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability.
- Knowledge of Continuing Drama and processes.
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Makeup Assistant , Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC, Part Time (Job Share) in Manchester employer: ITV
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