Makeup Artist

UMDB UntoldCine Movie Database is hiring Makeup Artists to join its growing production platform, open to professionals at all experience levels. The Makeup Artist role sits within the hair and makeup department, responsible for designing and executing looks that serve character, story, and the overall visual direction of film, video, and photography productions. This role suits working artists who want to connect with directors, production companies, and creative teams actively posting projects.

About the Role

Makeup Artists who join UMDB become part of a searchable creative community where film and television productions source crew for both short-form and feature film production. Day to day, this means maintaining an active profile, applying to projects that match your availability and skill set, and stepping onto set ready to work directly with actors and department heads. The platform covers a range of production types, from independent film to commercial and photography work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and apply makeup looks that align with the character breakdowns and visual references established in pre-production.
• Collaborate with the director and director of photography to ensure makeup reads correctly on camera across different lighting setups.
• Maintain continuity of all makeup looks throughout the production shoot day, referencing continuity photos between setups and scenes.
• Prepare a fully stocked and organized kit appropriate to the production scale, including prosthetics, special effects, and period looks where required.
• Work within the hair and makeup department structure, coordinating with the Key Makeup Artist or Department Head on larger productions.
• Support actors through prep, touch-ups between takes, and wrap, maintaining a professional and efficient presence on set.

What You Bring

• All experience levels are welcome, from emerging artists building their first credits to working professionals with episodic television or feature film production experience.
• A portfolio, makeup reel, or documented examples of your work across production types is strongly encouraged.
• Familiarity with a range of makeup disciplines including beauty, special effects, prosthetics, or period work is an asset.
• Reliable set etiquette and an understanding of production workflow, including call times, department communication, and on-set hierarchy.

Why This Role

UMDB UntoldCine Movie Database operates as a discovery platform that connects film and television crew with productions actively seeking talent, which means your profile works as a living resume within an industry-specific hiring environment. For Makeup Artists at any career stage, visibility within a curated production community is a practical way to build credits across independent film, commercial, and video production work. No compensation range or union affiliation has been specified for this listing.

Apply now for the Makeup Artist role at UMDB UntoldCine Movie Database and get your work in front of productions looking to hire.