Junior Make-up Artist

The Junior Make-up Artist is the early-career role — assisting the Key Make-up Artist and Make-up Artist while taking on supporting + background cast independently.

What the role does

• Performs make-up on supporting + background cast independently
• Assists the Key Make-up Artist on principal cast
• Maintains continuity records
• Supports the Make-up Trainee on entry-level tasks

Position

Reports to Make-up Artist or Key Make-up Artist.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 2 — Foundation. Path: Make-up Trainee → Junior Make-up Artist → Make-up Artist.

Working pattern

Freelance, shoot-heavy.