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Overview
We are looking for a certified, experienced PMU artist to join us part-time as our PMU consultant, to consult with clients, design beautiful, natural results, and help build our PMU service from the start.
We welcome artists who specialize in either cosmetic permanent makeup or medical micropigmentation — or both. Cosmetic permanent makeup includes brows, eyeliner, and lips; medical micropigmentation includes areola restoration, scar camouflage, and scalp micropigmentation. Expertise in both areas is not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform services within your specialty, based on your certification and experience — cosmetic permanent makeup (brows, permanent eyeliner, and lip blush), medical micropigmentation (areola restoration, scar camouflage, and scalp micropigmentation), or both.
- Consult with clients, review medical history and contraindications, assess skin type, face shape, and desired results, and design a custom plan.
- Map brows, select pigment and color, and explain the procedure, healing, and maintenance honestly.
- Provide detailed pre-care and aftercare instructions, and schedule touch-up appointments.
- Maintain accurate client records, consent forms, and before-and-after photos.
- Follow all sanitation, sterilization, and infection-control standards, including single-use needles and gloves, and proper waste handling.
- Keep your treatment room clean, organized, and fully prepared.
- Recommend appropriate PMU services, touch-ups, and aftercare products.
- Work with our estheticians and front desk team to give clients a warm, premium experience from consultation through follow-up.
- Your impact: Careful consultations and safe, precise treatments help clients make informed aesthetic choices and support their comfort and well-being.
Experience
- Required: Formal PMU / cosmetic tattoo or medical micropigmentation certification from a recognized training program — required.
- Hands-on experience in your specialty performing PMU or medical micropigmentation on clients, with a portfolio of healed work — required.
- Specialty in cosmetic permanent makeup (brows, eyeliner, and lips), in medical micropigmentation (areola, scar camouflage, and scalp micropigmentation), or in both — expertise in both areas is not required.
- Current Blood-borne Pathogens certification, or able to obtain it before starting — required.
- Strong knowledge of brow mapping, color theory, skin types, pigment selection, sanitation, and contraindications.
- Texas esthetician or cosmetology license — a plus, not required for PMU alone.
- Excellent consultation and communication skills, with a warm, professional manner.
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working part-time in a new, growing spa.
- Able to work in a DSHS-licensed studio in Texas and follow all Texas and local health rules
Schedule & Pay
- 25 hours per week, including Saturday.
- Commission-based, per service
How to apply
Please apply on Indeed only, with your resume, your PMU certification, your Bloodborne Pathogens certification, and a portfolio of your work, including photos of healed work. Please specify your specialties and relevant experience — cosmetic permanent makeup, medical micropigmentation, or both — tell us which services you are certified to perform, and share your availability.
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Whole Foods Market33
- Coty1
- CHANEL1
- L'Oréal1
- Nordstrom1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hair and makeup artist jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating work across multiple looks and techniques
- State cosmetology or esthetics license where required by law
- Proficiency with airbrush application, prosthetics, or special effects makeup
- Experience working on film, television, stage, or editorial productions
- Knowledge of color theory, skin prep, and camera-ready makeup techniques
- Ability to work flexible hours including early calls, evenings, and weekends
Tips for Your Hair and Makeup Artist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each project type
Film and television postings prioritize union experience and on-set continuity work, while bridal and event roles want client volume and turnaround speed. Reorder your resume bullets to lead with whichever background matches the posting you're applying to.
Build a portfolio that shows range
Employers in editorial and commercial work want to see lighting versatility and clean skin prep, while theater and film roles need character and aging work. Include behind-the-scenes shots alongside finished looks so hiring managers can assess your process, not just your results.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hair and makeup artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your kit
Many listings specify airbrush proficiency, editorial contouring, or prosthetic application as requirements. Scan the tools and techniques section of each job description before applying so your cover letter names exactly the skills they've flagged as must-haves.
Prepare a demo reel for on-camera roles
Television and film departments increasingly ask for a short video reel in addition to a photo portfolio. A one-to-two minute clip showing you working quickly under set conditions tells a department head more than a static lookbook ever could.
Negotiate kit and product fees upfront
Many hair and makeup artist contracts distinguish between your day rate and a kit fee that covers product usage. Ask about the kit fee structure before accepting an offer so your compensation reflects the actual cost of supplies you bring to the job.
Hair and Makeup Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hair and makeup artists?
Whole Foods Market, Coty, and CHANEL are hiring the most hair and makeup artists right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production cycles and event seasons drive most of the volume, so availability can shift quickly.
How many hair and makeup artist jobs are remote?
About 17% of hair and makeup artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work concentrated in education, product consultation, and virtual try-on advisory roles. On-set, bridal, and live event work remains almost entirely in-person by nature.
How do you become a hair and makeup artist?
Most hair and makeup artists complete a cosmetology or esthetics program at an accredited school, then obtain the state license required in their location. From there, assisting established artists on set or at a salon builds the hands-on experience that employers look for. A strong portfolio assembled during that assisting period is typically what moves you into lead or department-head roles.
Can you get hired as a hair and makeup artist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and assistant positions are specifically designed for candidates early in their careers. Bridal salons, theater companies, and retail beauty counters regularly hire recent graduates who hold a valid cosmetology license. Volunteering on student film sets or low-budget productions is a practical way to build on-set credits before applying to larger productions.
What does the hair and makeup artist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a portfolio review, either submitted in advance or walked through during an initial call. Many employers then invite candidates to a practical audition where you complete a timed look on a model. Final stages usually involve a conversation about availability, kit inventory, and how you handle quick changes or last-minute requests on set.
Where can I find and apply to hair and makeup artist jobs?
You can find and apply to hair and makeup artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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