Makeup Artist at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Makeup Artist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Objectives

• As a make-up artist, your work will involve creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief.
• You'll interpret the make-up requirements of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.

Essential Duties

• Communicate with clients to clarify visual requirements
• Read scripts to ascertain the materials and look required, considering budget implications and identifying areas where research is required
• Ensure continuity in hair and make-up, liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent
• Demonstrate and implement a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colours and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin
• Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation
• Be effective with your time management - knowing how long a client will take to be made up
• Work quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions
• Take detailed notes and photographs of work to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of work
• Understand requirements from a visual and technical standpoint
• Determine the correct material and application according to lighting, setting etc.
• Apply simple and complex makeup as required
• Having knowledge of different color palettes and design styles.
• Maintaining an awareness of the latest trends in beauty.
• Using models and fashion magazines as reference points.
• Select the best material (cosmetics and tools) and create budgets to purchase
• Clean and maintain makeup applicators and tools

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Diploma from a Vocational School in Cosmetology, Makeup or relevant study
• Proven experience as makeup artist
• Knowledge of makeup and hairdressing techniques
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Artistic personality and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Patient with a positive attitude
• Experience in prosthetics and special effects is a plus
• Technical understanding of lighting, photography, styles, dramatization etc.
• Ability to balance quality and budget restraints
• Understanding of health and safety rules

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
3pm, 31st March, 2023.