The Production Factory is a global production agency working across stills and film. We produce high‑end visual content for fashion, luxury, beauty, lifestyle, and culture’s most forward‑thinking brands, creatives, and agencies.
From concept to final delivery, we handle the full production journey – bringing ideas to life through thoughtful planning, expert production, and industry‑leading post‑production. Whether on set or in post, our teams work seamlessly to shape imagery and film that feels elevated, considered, and impactful across print, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
Our integrated approach means production and post‑production work hand in hand, ensuring creative consistency, technical excellence, and a smooth, collaborative process throughout. We partner closely with photographers, directors, stylists, and creative teams to support ambitious ideas and deliver exceptional results at every stage.
We have offices in London, New York, Miami, Mallorca, and Manchester, meaning we operate on a global platform. This allows us to connect brands with world‑class production in the cities that shape culture.
REPORTING
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and versatile full‑time Hair and Makeup Artist to support our client’s e‑commerce studio in London. This role is responsible for delivering professional hair and makeup services for Our Client’s menswear and womenswear shoots, ensuring models are prepared to a high standard and aligned with the brand guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate confidence and expertise working across diverse skin tones and all hair types (textures and lengths).
Please note that this role is studio‑based, with the potential to work on campaigns and social shoots across London and the M25, five days per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce a great standard of makeup and hair styling that is true to the client’s aesthetic and appeals to the customer.
- Be prepared to work to deadlines, ensuring your models are shoot ready on time.
- Work with the wider shoot team to solve any issues on set and help facilitate a smooth shoot process.
- Take on feedback constructively, with an ability to critique your own work efficiently.
- Full understanding of the client’s customer and target audience
- Maintaining/ cleaning equipment and products daily to ensure a professional & sanitary working environment.
- Work collaboratively with photographers, stylists, producers, and studio team to maximise each models potential and create the best shoot experience.
- Maintain hair and makeup throughout shoots, ensuring models remain camera‑ready at all times.
- Monitor consistency of hair and makeup across all imagery.
- Perform regular touch‑ups and adjustments between shots
- Research and mood boarding current hair and make‑up trends.
- Ad hoc support around the studio when no model shoots are taking place.
- Adapt styling to suit different product categories, model looks, and creative requirements.
SKILLS
- Proven experience as a Hair and Makeup Artist working within high‑volume fashion e‑commerce studios.
- Strong experience working with men and women’s hair and makeup.
- Demonstrated ability to work confidently with all hair types, textures, and diverse model backgrounds.
- Experience in men’s barbering, including basic cutting, grooming, and beard trimming, is highly desirable.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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Hair And Makeup Artist employer: THE PRODUCTION FACTORY
The Production Factory is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester, where creativity meets finance. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values collaboration and diversity, we provide our team with opportunities to thrive in a global production agency known for its high-end visual content. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that supports your professional development while working alongside industry leaders.