make-up and hair designer
Make-up and hair designers develop a design concept for make-up and hair of performers and supervise the execution of it. Their work is based on research and artistic vision. Their design is influenced by and influences other designs and must be conform with these designs and the overall artistic vision. Therefore, the designers work closely with artistic directors, operators and the artistic team. Make-up and hair designers develop sketches, design drawings or other documentation to support the workshop and performance crew. Make-up designers sometimes also work as autonomous artists, creating make-up art outside a performance context.
Also called: make-up, hair and wig designer, make-up, hair and wig artist, hair & make up artist, hair designer and make up artist, makeup and hair artist, make-up & hair designer, hair and makeup artist, hair & makeup artist
- 38
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- set designer32 skills in common
- sound designer32 skills in common
- performance flying director28 skills in common
- performance video designer22 skills in common
Essential skills
38- adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- attend rehearsals
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- conduct costume research
- contextualise artistic work
- decide on make-up process
- decide on wig making process
- define artistic approach
- design make-up effects
- develop design concept
- develop design ideas cooperatively
- draw make-up sketches
- keep up with trends
- meet deadlines
- monitor developments in technology used for design
- monitor sociological trends
- perform quality control of design during a run
- present artistic design proposals
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- propose improvements to artistic production
- research new ideas
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- update design results during rehearsals
- use communication equipment
- use technical documentation
- verify feasibility
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
24- analyse the need for technical resources
- apply hair cutting techniques
- calculate design costs
- copyright legislation
- create lifecasts
- create wigs
- develop professional network
- develop the look of a production
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- dye wigs
- keep personal administration
- labour legislation
- lead a team
- maintain wigs
- manage personal professional development
- organise resources for artistic production
- prospect new customers
- provide technical documentation
- test make-up
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- use specialised design software
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
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