Makeup Assistant , Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC, Part Time (Job Share)

Workplace: Manchester- Part time role required 3 days full time in studio/on location

The team

Become a key part of the magic behind the scenes! Join our team as a Makeup Assistant and ensure every actor looks and feels their absolute best for filming, maintaining character continuity in a positive, friendly atmosphere. Utilise your skills on the studio floor and with iPad software to keep everything running smoothly and everyone is looking character ready.

The role

Ready to bring characters to life? Join our team as a Makeup Assistant and dive into the vibrant world of television drama! You'll be the go-to for creating and maintaining character looks, from hair and makeup to wigs and special effects. Working with a diverse cast and in a fast-paced production, you'll ensure seamless continuity, collaborate with the costume team, step into a supervisor role when needed and assist the head of make-up with duties to ensure a smoothly run department. This is your chance to showcase your artistry, organisation, and problem-solving skills while being a crucial part of the magic behind the camera.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Experience in a Makeup Artist role with 5 or more years experience in a makeup department on a television drama or continuing drama, showcasing the ability to create diverse looks for all ethnicities. 
• Proven experience in a Makeup Supervisor cover role in makeup on a television drama or continuing drama.
• Proven experience in monitoring makeup continuity across filming blocks to ensure consistent appearances of characters throughout the production.
• Demonstrated expertise in hairdressing and barbering, including working with wigs and hairpieces as required by the script, highlighting versatility in hairstyling techniques.
• An artistry and experience creating sfx make ups - trauma and injuries and working with bondo.
• Capability to break down the filming schedule and script to discern makeup requirements while collaborating effectively with the Makeup Supervisor and the Head of Makeup.
• Ability to handle the demands of long working hours, on-location shoots and night shoots whilst displaying adaptability and resilience in challenging filming conditions.
• Experience in maintaining tactfulness and discretion while working with actors and handling sensitive information on set and in the make up room. 
• A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards within a makeup department.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Good Communication Skills and Teamwork skills.
• Creativity and artistic talent in makeup application, barbering and hairdressing. 
• Organisation skills.
• Attention to Detail and Continuity experience.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability.
• Knowledge of Continuing Drama and processes.