Hair Makeup Designer
へあめいくでざいなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Hairdressers
Summary
A specialist profession that designs and applies customers' hairstyles and makeup, creating visuals tailored to individual needs and occasions.
Description
Hair makeup designers combine hair styling and makeup according to customer or client requests to maximize appeal. In addition to salon work, they are active in various fields such as photo studios, stage productions, and bridal sites, performing trend research, design proposals utilizing color theory, and practical styling. They are required to maintain an attitude of continually honing their skills by extracting needs through team collaboration and client communication while responding flexibly.
Future Outlook
While there are stable job opportunities due to demand in the beauty and entertainment industries, expansion of self-branding via SNS, online makeup services, and changes in the beauty sector incorporating AI technology are anticipated, requiring a balance of technical prowess and trend awareness.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Ambitious / Cooperative / Creative / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Bridal / Event Dispatch / Freelance / Salon Employment / Studio Employment
Career Path
Assistant Hair Makeup → Hair Makeup Designer → Senior Hair Makeup Artist → Hair Makeup Chief → Freelance/Independent
Required Skills
Color Theory Knowledge / Hair Coloring (Techniques) / Hair Cutting and Setting Techniques / Makeup Techniques / Trend Research
Recommended Skills
Bridal Hair Makeup / Communication Skills (English) / Direction / Eyebrow Design / SNS Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to diverse requests and changing situations from clients and shoot sites. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle nuances in hairstyles and makeup greatly affect the final outcome. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately draw out customer needs and collaborate smoothly with teams or clients. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original styles responding to trends and individual requests. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continually acquire the latest trends and techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is extensive long-hour standing work and travel, requiring physical endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical analysis is not highly emphasized in design. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities to handle numbers beyond ratio adjustments. |
Related Qualifications
- Beautician License
Aliases
- Hair & Makeup Artist
- Hair Stylist
- Makeup Artist
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