Makeup Artist

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.

• 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.
• Due to travel between location(s) and set a full UK driving Licence would be beneficial.
  
  Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
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