Make Up Artist (Part-Time Over-Hire)
Make Up Artist (Part-Time Over-Hire)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Los Angeles, CA
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Description
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Makeup Artist will support the on-campus film productions at AMDA by working with student performers to establish and maintain a makeup and hair “camera ready” look before and during production.
Primary Responsibilities
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Makeup Artist will support the on-campus film productions at AMDA by working with student performers to establish and maintain a makeup and hair “camera ready” look before and during production.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supply a makeup kit, load-in gear to a predetermined location, and organize a workspace at the top of the day.
- Work with production assistants to confirm the number of performers who will be going in front of the camera during the day and maintain a reasonable schedule.
- Connect with performers at their call time, consult on the nature of their character and the aesthetic needs of their scene[s].
- Work to maintain and enhance the unique qualifications of each performer’s skin contours and complexion.
- Consult with scene directors during the application of makeup, taking care to incorporate the director’s notes and requests into the “look.”
- Instruct student performers for best practices to maintain their camera-ready status and/or perform their own touchups on set. Supervise continuity, as necessary.
- Complete hair and makeup within a reasonable time frame to deliver performers to set. Notify production assistants if the proposed schedule is too ambitious.
- On a case by case basis, stand by on set to perform “last looks” if requested by a director or cinematographer.
- Ability to apply and maintain a standard hair and makeup “camera ready” look across a variety of skin colors and textures.
- Ability to transport makeup equipment to campus, in and out of elevators.
- Cosmetology background or experience working in film or stage production as a makeup artist preferred.
- The regular schedule for this role varies per the needs of specific project, but usually Saturdays and Sundays 7am – 7pm.
- The pay rate for this position is $50.00/hour.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in person role.
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
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