Mrp are looking for a talented Makeup Artist who will combine his/her creative and technical expertise and passion to provide a desired visual result for our mrp photo shoots.
This role will not only be about applying make up to models, but to give you an idea; here is what the role will entail;
Hair & makeup on models
- Bear in mind the look and feel of the brand when putting together hair and make up;
- Understand Mr Price personality and keeping up with current trends;
- Ensure that a cohesive look is formed with the models to establish brand identity;
- Ensure your work aligns with Marketing and the rest of the company to ensure;
- Researching hair and makeup trends depending on the season and brands the company is shooting to make sure the trend is maintained;
- purchasing and updating all the makeup & hair products used in the studio to ensure stock levels are maintained;
- doing credit card recons of everything bought for the studio every month to keep track of expenses
Model Bookings
- Speaking to stylists at the end of every week and co-ordinating the shoots with times and amounts of models to ensure demand is satisfied
- contacting agencies and free-lance models to make bookings daily depending on the shoot for the day;
- scouting for models and bringing them in for castings to obtain approval;
- liaising withmodels and their parents on the process of a casting and first shoots and showing them around the building with the goal of orientating them;
- negotiating rates for models, getting management approval and then finalising the bookings including flight bookings through the travel department in order for them to attend at head office;
- receiving invoices from agencies, creating invoices for free-lance models and cross-checking them against the model book so that it can be submitted for processing and payment.
Requirements for this role;
- Diploma in Makeup Artistry
- At least 1 year experience working with different skin types, tones and different textures of hair
- Experience Agency/model booking
A little about us:
mrp is a fashion leading clothing, footwear and accessories retailer that offers on-trend and differentiated merchandise at exceptional value to ladies, men and children.
mrp people love fashion and enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Our people think outside the box and set their creativity and problem-solving abilities free to tackle every aspect of our business.
mrp people have a natural ability to build relationships and a passion for the challenging world of retail. Passion, value and
partnership – believe in these simple core values and we believe you’re perfect for mrp.
mrp is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.
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