# Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

> Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 39-5091.00
- **Summary:** Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

## Aliases

- Hair and Makeup Designer
- Makeup Artist (MUA)
- Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA)
- TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
- Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA)
- Prosthetic Makeup Designer
- Special Makeup Effects Artist
- Beauty Advisor
- Beauty Specialist
- Beauty Stylist
- Beauty Therapist
- Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean supplies such as makeup brushes. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.a |
| Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.a |
| Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.h |
| Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations. | Core | 4.A.2.a.1.f |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Clean and sanitize supplies, such as makeup brushes. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Collaborate with others to determine production details. | 4.A.4.a.2.h |
| Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance. | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Manage budgets for personal services operations. | 4.A.4.b.4.h |
| Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin. | 4.A.3.a.2.u |
| Assess skin or hair conditions. | 4.A.2.a.1.f |
| Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.a |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Prepare operational reports or records. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters. | 4.A.2.b.2.t |
| Groom wigs or hairpieces. | 4.A.3.a.2.ae |
| Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Teach health or hygiene practices. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Clean equipment or supplies. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Clean tools or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.43 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4.12 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.1 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.75 |
| Fine Arts | knowledge | 3.71 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3.5 |
| Originality | ability | 3.5 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.48 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 3.48 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.38 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.25 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.9 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 2.9 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Adobe Photoshop | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Instagram | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Autodesk Maya | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Accounting Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software | yes | no |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |
| Autodesk Maya | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Autodesk Mudbox | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Blogging software | Web page creation and editing software | no | no |
| Bookitlive | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Clear Books | Accounting software | no | no |
| Client databases | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| DatInf DigiMakeup | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Instagram | Web page creation and editing software | no | no |
| Pixologic Zbrush | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| SavingFace | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |
| Twitter | Instant messaging software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Physical Proximity | 4.95 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.86 |
| E-Mail | 4.79 |
| Contact With Others | 4.62 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.57 |
| Time Pressure | 4.5 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.48 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.48 |
| Level of Competition | 4.3 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.29 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.2 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.15 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.15 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.05 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.9 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.76 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.67 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.6 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.57 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.52 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.3 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.29 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.25 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.24 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.19 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.19 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.19 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.19 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.05 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.05 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.67 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.67 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.62 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.48 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.43 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 2.38 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.38 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.29 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.19 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 2.1 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 33.33 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 28.57 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 9.52 |
| Some College Courses | 9.52 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.52 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 4.76 |
| First Professional Degree | 4.76 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 6.72 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 6.34 |
| Visual Arts | specific_interest_area | 5.9 |
| Performing Arts | specific_interest_area | 5.74 |
| Media | specific_interest_area | 5.17 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.33 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.08 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.01 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 2.72 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.7 |
| Humanities | specific_interest_area | 2.41 |
| Innovation | work_style | 2.33 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 2.08 |
| Social Orientation | work_style | 1.97 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39-5012.00 | role-39-5012-00 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | Primary-Short |
| 39-5094.00 | role-39-5094-00 | Skincare Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 39-3092.00 | role-39-3092-00 | Costume Attendants | Primary-Short |
| 39-5092.00 | role-39-5092-00 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | Primary-Short |
| 51-9123.00 | role-51-9123-00 | Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | Primary-Short |
| 27-1013.00 | role-27-1013-00 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | Primary-Long |
| 39-5093.00 | role-39-5093-00 | Shampooers | Primary-Long |
| 39-5011.00 | role-39-5011-00 | Barbers | Primary-Long |
| 27-1012.00 | role-27-1012-00 | Craft Artists | Primary-Long |
| 27-1022.00 | role-27-1022-00 | Fashion Designers | Primary-Long |
| 27-1014.00 | role-27-1014-00 | Special Effects Artists and Animators | Supplemental |
| 41-9012.00 | role-41-9012-00 | Models | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Postsecondary nondegree award

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | culinary-entertainment-and-personal-services |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 50280
- **Mean Wage:** 75410
- **Pct10Wage:** 22010
- **Pct25Wage:** 28850
- **Pct75Wage:** 132530
- **Pct90Wage:** 157090
- **Employment:** 3320
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1260 | 132850 | 20.12 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 350 | 43020 | 6.15 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 160 | 119820 | 0.82 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 140 | 119790 | 2.45 |
| 711110 | 711110 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | National industry | 60 | 52050 |  |
| 516120 | 516120 | Television Broadcasting Stations | National industry | 50 | 50650 |  |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 50 | 34470 |  |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector |  | 23480 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1260 | 20.12 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 350 | 6.15 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 140 | 2.45 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 160 | 0.82 |
- **Count:** 8

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.01 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.4596138 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | 0.3093746 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.4973671 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 44
- **Percentile:** 42
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 36 | felten_aioe |
| 52 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 43 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.4596138 | 36 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.6341463414634146 | 52 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.13297499103619098 | 43 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.01
- **Percentile:** 7
- **Band:** Low
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** yes

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.04878048780487805
- **Beta:** 0.34146341463414637
- **Gamma:** 0.6341463414634146

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene. | 0.012530350151391279 | 4.84 |
| Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed. | 0.005443512770686376 | 3.95 |
| Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits. | 0.002567694703153951 | 4.58 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 87
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.1
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 17
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 7.6

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 22
- **Skills:** 39
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 20
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** dd57cacdd928edd6