Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist - Events and Salon - Full Time

Imagine yourself at the luxurious JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and find your future career with us! We are looking to add a Hair and Makeup Artist to our dynamic and talented team of friendly, service-oriented Associates. Apply today for this outstanding employment opportunity, and prepare to excel, grow and have fun at work!

Overview

As a Hair & Make-up Artist, your work will involve creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles, and prosthetics according to a brief. You will interpret the hair and make-up requirements of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.

Responsibilities

• communicate with clients to clarify visual requirements
• read scripts to ascertain the materials and look required, considering budget implications and identifying areas where research is required
• produce and sketch design ideas for hairstyles and make-up
• ensure continuity in hair and make-up, liaising with other members of the design team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent
• demonstrate and implement a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic process, colors, and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin
• ensure that appropriate action is taken to minimize unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques
• maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation
• cast facial and body molds and sculpt latex foam, known as prosthetics
• fit and maintain wigs, hairpieces, and prosthetics
• keep up to date with available hair & make-up and beauty products
• source, budget and order materials and equipment from specialist suppliers
• be effective with your time management - knowing how long a client will take to be made up
• work quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions
• take detailed notes and photographs of work to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of work
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of makeup, skin types and skin care
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to different work environments
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work well with a wide range of people and personality types
• Excellent hands-on application of makeup skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of common beauty techniques
  
  

About The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres (about twice the area of Chicago's Millennium Park) of lush gardens. Voted as one of the Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and recognized as a Top-Performing Business on TripAdvisor ranked in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback, the Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 33 meetings rooms with 100,000 square feet (about the area of a Manhattan city block) of flexible space, more than 9 restaurants and the on-site Rampart Casino.

Enjoy Exclusive Employee Perks

• Heath, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Free meals
• 401k Match
• Marriott brand worldwide travel discounts and benefits.