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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
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in makeup artist jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating work across multiple looks and applications
- State cosmetology or esthetics license where required by jurisdiction
- Proficiency with airbrush systems, color theory, and corrective techniques
- Experience with both on-camera and in-person beauty for film, theater, or events
- Ability to work flexible hours including early calls, evenings, and weekends
- Familiarity with hygiene protocols, kit sanitation, and product allergy awareness
Tips for Your Makeup Artist Job Search
Build a portfolio that shows range
Casting directors and beauty directors want to see variety before they call you in. Include bridal, editorial, and character looks, and label each image with the context, lighting conditions, and any prosthetics or special effects work involved.
List software and kit brands precisely
Many job postings screen for specific brands and tools, from airbrush systems to color-correction knowledge. Name the exact products in your kit and any editing or scheduling software you use on set, so your application clears keyword filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 by production type
A bridal studio and a film production company want entirely different things. Read the job description for clues about shoot pace, kit ownership requirements, and union status, then tailor your cover letter to that specific environment rather than sending a generic pitch.
Prepare a demo reel for on-camera roles
Television, commercial, and film departments increasingly ask for a short reel showing your work in motion. Even a one-minute clip of a transformation or prosthetic application can separate you from candidates who only submit still photography.
Negotiate kit fees and usage rights separately
Many makeup artist contracts separate the daily rate from kit fees and image usage rights. Clarify before accepting an offer whether editorial images will be used commercially, as that affects what you can and cannot include in your own portfolio later.
Makeup Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most makeup artists?
The most active employers for makeup artists right now are LANA ONCO SPA, MAC Cosmetics, and Honey Cosmetics, and the most openings are in Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in production-heavy markets and during peak bridal and event seasons.
How many makeup artist jobs are remote?
About 0% of makeup artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though true remote work in this field is limited to roles like virtual beauty consulting, product training, and tutorial content creation. Most on-set, bridal, and retail positions require in-person presence by nature.
How do you become a makeup artist?
Start by completing a cosmetology, esthetics, or dedicated makeup artistry program at an accredited school, then obtain any state license your jurisdiction requires. Build your portfolio by assisting on student films, volunteering for theater productions, or collaborating with photographers. Work as a set assistant or second artist to learn on-set pace and professional kit management before moving into lead roles.
How do you get hired as a makeup artist with little experience?
Focus on building a strong portfolio before applying, even if that means unpaid collaborations with student filmmakers, theater groups, or photography students. Apply for assistant or second-chair roles rather than lead positions, and be explicit in your cover letter about your willingness to learn on set. Bridal and event studios often hire junior artists for high-volume weekend seasons, which is a practical way to accumulate paid credits quickly.
What does the makeup artist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a portfolio review, either submitted in advance or walked through during a first conversation. A practical skills test or trial day on set is common, particularly for film, television, and bridal roles, where the employer needs to assess your speed, technique under pressure, and ability to interpret a brief. References from past directors, photographers, or clients carry significant weight in the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to makeup artist jobs?
You can find and apply to makeup artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search for roles by location or specialization, find the ones that fit your background, and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to another site.
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