For this task, I have been asked to research in to progression opportunities after college, rather than University.For those who don’t want to attend higher education, one potential option for progression is working as a Retail make-Up Artist.
Shops such as Boots, Super drug, and John Lewis, as well as direct brands like, Kryolan, MAC and Charlotte Tilbury, require beauty specialists in there stores in order to educate, apply and therefore hopefully sell products.
Working in retail allows make-up artists to attend regular training sessions, masterclasses, demonstrations and conventions in order to specialize in their brand’s products. You will be required to provide specialist information, such as suitable application methods, ingredients and complimentary products for an item, ensuring a client knows exactly what they are buying- and most importantly that they are happy with the purchase.
Many roles will require make-up artists to apply products and create full looks with one brand’s range, as a kind of ‘try before you buy’ scheme. Therefore, you must have excellent technical ability as well as great client communication and marketing skills to be successful in this role.
Although this work may be less practical, being employed guarantees a stable income, at an average salary of around £22,156 per annum. Furthermore, many companies offer huge benefit schemes – often giving free products and huge discounts.
Megan Hoff 