Hair & Makeup Artist
Description
About Us:
Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region.
We are Looking for:
The Hair & Make-Up Artist is responsible for creating and maintaining the desired look of actors based on the script and Director’s vision. The Hair & Make-Up Artist collaborates closely with clients and crew to understand the visual requirements of the scene, translating creative concepts into practical hair and makeup designs. The Hair & Make-Up Artist provides their knowledge and expertise to help address specific challenges with regards to the talent’s visual aesthetic. This is a fully on-site position on a temporary part-time/ad-hoc basis.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create and design appropriate hairstyle and makeup looks based on the script and directorial vision.
- Collaborate with Producers, Directors, and clients to understand and execute the desired visual aesthetic for each actor and scene.
- Ensure consistent appearance of talent across scenes, shooting days, and non-linear filming through documentation and communication with the production team.
- Quickly adapt makeup and hairstyling to various lighting conditions to achieve the desired look.
- Effectively communicate with talent to understand preferences, sensitivities, and maintain a collaborative working relationship.
- Adapt to unexpected challenges, such as weather conditions, costume changes, and alterations to an actor’s look during filming.
- Skillfully work with a diverse range of actors, considering different skin tones, textures, and individual styles.
- Stay informed about the latest makeup technology, trends, and products to incorporate innovative techniques.
- Work efficiently within tight schedules, allowing for quick transformations between shots and accommodating last-minute changes
Qualifications and Experience:
- Deep knowledge of the film production industry in relation to hair and make-up.
- Strong creative abilities, demonstrating a creative flair for designing unique and visually appealing hair and make-up styles.
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in make-up application and hairstyling.
- Excellent communication skills while collaborating with Directors and Producers.
- Possess a strong understanding of make-up technology, tools and techniques. Staying up to date with industry trends.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address unexpected issues, such as changing conditions on-location, or adjustments to talent’s appearances.
- Ability to interface with demanding clients and perform with excellence.
- Excellent resource management skills, being able to determine the best and most appropriate use of equipment, facilities, materials to achieve the specified goals of a production.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation range for this position $35-$55/hour.
Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.