Group
Occupation

461232 Make-up Artist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

461232 Make-up Artist

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

Beauty Practitioners and Hairdressers are excluded from this occupation. Beauty Practitioners are included in Unit Group 4611 Beauty Practitioners. Hairdressers are included in Occupation 392132 Hairdresser.

Specialisation

  • Make-up Artist (Performing Arts)

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • 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
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