Jobs List Make up Artiste

Make up Artiste Press Advert Based in Liverpool, with Channel 4’s HOLLYOAKS produced on its ten acre site in Childwall, Lime Pictures is one of the UK’s largest independent producers and is responsible for some of the best known and popular drama on British television. Taking home more gongs than any other soap for the first time HOLLYOAKS were the big winners at the 2008 British Soap Awards. We are now looking for two Make up Artistes to join our existing team, working under direction from the Make-up Supervisor and Make up Designer, to be responsible for the fast, accurate and appropriate application of day, glamour and special effects make-up and to check and maintain hair and make up continuity throughout the shoot. If you have experience of make up application for television drama, hold a basic hair styling/cutting qualification and have experience of working with artistes we would like to hear from you. Job Description Job Purpose To ensure all artistes have appropriate hair styling and make-up application completed within the allocated time frame prior to set/location shooting. To check and maintain hair and make up continuity throughout the shoot. To photograph and log continuity information throughout the shoot. Accountabilities/Responsibilities To work under direction from the Make-up Supervisor and Make up Designer to ensure that appropriate character looks are carried out, To have ability to breakdown the schedule/story to accurately interpret a drama script in order to discern the necessary make-up requirements To work closely with the Make-up Supervisor and production team on set, to assist in the efficiency and smooth running of the shoot. To be responsible for the fast, accurate and appropriate application of day, glamour and special effects make-up and for maintaining the character ‘look’ throughout the shoot Preparing appropriate make-up/wigs, ensuring full health and safety guidelines are adhered to in respect of care and cleanliness of equipment, wigs, hairpieces etc and any other make up device required as per script. To deal with artistes in a positive and sensitive manner. To apply please complete the online application form or apply in writing to Erica Clarke, Recruitment & Training Manager, Lime Pictures, Campus Manor, Childwall Abbey Road, Liverpool L16 0JP. Closing date for applications is 18 July 2008. Lime Pictures is an equal opportunities employer.