Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
O*NET Code: 39-5091.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
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💼 Also Known As
Beauty AdvisorBeauty SpecialistBeauty StylistBeauty TherapistBody Make-Up Artist (Body MUA)Character ArtistCommercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA)Eyelash Technician (Eyelash Tech)Hair and Makeup ArtistHair and Makeup DesignerLash Artist (Eyelash Artist)Makeup Artist (MUA)Makeup Technician (Makeup Tech)Makeup WorkerProsthetic Makeup DesignerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA)Special Makeup Effects ArtistTV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
⚡ Skills (12)
Speaking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Service Orientation3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (21)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Facebook
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Accounting software
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Spreadsheet software
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🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
0Appointment scheduling software
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0Autodesk Maya
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Autodesk Mudbox
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0Bookitlive
Data base user interface and query software
0Clear Books
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0Customer relationship management CRM software
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0DatInf DigiMakeup
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0Instagram
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0Pixologic Zbrush
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0SavingFace
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance → Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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