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Make Up Artist

OSCA 461232·ANZSCO 399514

Employed

2,200

Part-time share

78.2%

Female share

96.3%

Median age

31 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Make Up Artist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Make-Up.

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About this career

Designs and applies make-up products and techniques to transform or enhance the features of individuals.

What they typically do

  • Designs make-up looks that align with clients' requests, events or themes
  • Prepares clients' skin by cleansing, moisturising and using appropriate primers
  • Chooses make-up shades that complement clients' skin tone, eye colour and outfits
  • Applies make-up products such as foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and lipstick
  • May create special effects or creative designs using prosthetics, scars and other effects to transform an actor into a character
  • May perform basic hairstyling, such as arranging hair for a specific look, or building, styling and fitting wigs

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.8%
VIC
24.5%
QLD
23.3%
WA
11.8%
SA
7.5%
ACT
1.3%
TAS
0.8%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Make Up Artist.