What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

“Don’t let others detour you from what you want to achieve,” says Granaderos. Because whether a person has been in the profession for five days or thirty years, it’s a competitive field, and there will always be setbacks as well as people who aren’t supportive. “Know who you are and you will succeed,” she adds.

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Granaderos states, “When Makeup Artists don’t understand how the industry works outside of their profession.” Assuming that it’s not necessary to learn about the other aspects of the entertainment industry can lead to a lack of humility and respect for those who work in those fields. It might also mean not getting that respect in return. “Being a Makeup Artist is a team operation,” says Granaderos.

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Interestingly enough, Granaderos admits that she didn’t ask questions when she first entered into this profession. “I just jumped in,” she states, which circles back to her advice that an aspiring Makeup Artist needs to be fearless. She adds that she always had faith in the process and recommends to “just do it.”

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

“Gregarious.” (Runner-up is “fearless”!)

Makeup Artist

Expert Sources: Alyson Granaderos

Date: March 7, 2019

Career Overview

As part of a production team, a Makeup Artist’s job is to collaborate with other creatives by painting faces, creating character looks and designing other facial effects in line with their vision.

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Avg. Salary

$75,000¹

Salary Range

$37K- $124K¹

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