Who is Shala Wilson Photography?
We are a high-end portrait studio with an expert, guided process that includes one hour of professional makeup artistry plus light hair styling for each of our subjects. That’s where you come in! Our clients skew heavily female and are typically age 35-60, with a full range of skin tones. You can review our work at shalaphotography.com.
Who is our makeup artist?
Our ideal makeup artist is punctual, professional, and has a relaxing demeanor. She listens carefully to the client’s feedback and has no ego when it comes to change requests. Her primary role is to build confidence and ease anxiety in her subjects. We prefer a gentle touch while applying makeup, and a knowledge of camera-ready looks, from natural to bold.
Why join our team?
This makes a great side gig for any professional makeup artist! All sessions are scheduled well in advance and have a 3-hour minimum for payment. Longer sessions can be 8-12 hours in a single day. Once you are vetted and on our list of approved contractors, we will offer you dates and you can choose those that fit with your schedule. We typically shoot on weekdays, with our heaviest shoot days tending to be Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
What will you do as our makeup artist?
- Create and maintain an atmosphere during session prep that promotes confidence, excitement, and relaxation
- Work efficiently to maintain a pace of one client per hour
- Alter or adjust makeup during the session as needed
- Help maintain hygienic practices with makeup tools and makeup
- Light hair styling as requested—no cutting or blowouts will be needed, but curling, straightening, and adding volume are essential skills
Applicants must be licensed and insured and will be asked to perform a makeup trial before being assigned client jobs.
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you soon and having you on the team!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 12 per week
Schedule:
Experience:
- Hair styling: 3 years (Preferred)
- Makeup application: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Cosmetology License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77007 (Required)
Work Location: In person