Hair And Makeup Artist

Straub Collaborative's teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently.

We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need quality, high-volume, fast-turn content exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you're looking for without losing your brand's uniqueness.

Location: New York, New York - In Studio position.

Position Summary:

The Hair and Makeup Stylist is responsible for assisting photographers by preparing models to style guide standards for the days designated photoshoots. The Hair and Makeup Stylist will ensure that all beauty requirements are consistently being met throughout the day and over the life of the projects. The Hair and Makeup Stylist will present seasonal recommendation updates in line with style and trend changes in line with the client's specifications.

Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains Hair and Makeup for the model to the photoshoot or style guide of the client.
• Captures the beauty intent of the photographer, and ensures we are maintaining a fast pace within our quality standards.
• Ensures smooth and quick transitions between articles being shot (touch ups
• Maintains a consistent quality standard and remain fully engaged (attention to detail, following beauty standards, predictive improvement) on repetitive projects.

Position Duties:

• Styles various types, textures, and lengths of hair. Able to trim or shave hair as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to apply and maintain makeup on various skin types and colors throughout the photoshoot. This includes covering blemishes, tattoos, and bruises.
• Creates a comfortable environment with the models and stylists to allow the model to be primed in a manner that constantly improves quality and speed of the shoot.
• Creates a rapport with photographer and stylists to understand pose requirements, transitions, and a natural presentation.
• Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of project job forms throughout the lifecycle of the job. (i.e.: production calendar, daily summary, expense sheets, time tracking, and mileage).
• Creates written documentation, including visual references if necessary, on how specific Hair and Makeup is done so it can be included in client standards such as style guides. In addition, be able to train fellow team members to those specific standards.
• Contributes improvements in project Pre-Production meetings and Post-mortem that relate Hair and Makeup. Including completion and execution of action items assigned to the Hair and Makeup Artist for the team's success from those meetings in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the stock inventory, organization and cleanliness of the Hair and Makeup station and on-set zone. This includes managing the repair and purchase of the tools of the trade.
• Assists in product preparation and assists Stylist and Merchandise team during hours and days when a model is not on set.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Hair and Makeup Stylist provides general supervision of assigning work to contract/freelancer's Hair and Makeup stylist department(s) and positions. Schedules and recruits temporary staff as needed, this may include completion of staffing paperwork and timesheets. The Hair and Makeup Stylist will provide quality control for all contract/freelance Hair and Makeup stylists.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working on a photography set or in a salon as a Hair and Makeup Artist.
• Candidates should be trained at a professional academy.
• Experience styling in a high-volume, fashion-driven environment.
• Well-rounded knowledge of beauty products for men and women, as well as skill in adapting to different skin types and shades.
• Knowledge of digital commercial photography workflow process.
• Creative agency experience or content production experience is desired.
• Flexible schedule ability to accommodate long shoot days, early prep shots, and accommodate client schedules as needed.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to see solutions to tricky beauty challenges.
• Requires strong attention to details, the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with exceptional problem-solving skills dedicated to ensuring projects meet their requirements and provide adjustments when necessary.
• Demonstrates flexibility to rapidly changing schedules. Communicates in person, via phone or email, which makes it necessary, to balance listening and talking, writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, and keeping others informed.
• Customer interactions are with both internal and external. This position requires that we always strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of the way to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong and positive working relationships.
• Must be able to communicate at all levels in a clear, concise, and calm manner.
• Must be receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embrace continuous improvement.
• Must take ownership of the work, doing what is needed without being asked and following through.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team.
• Possesses exceptional decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates discretion and consideration when interacting with others, while creatively thinking of better ways to do things.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use a Mac operating system that also utilizes Microsoft Office software programs, specifically, Excel.
• Ability to utilize web-based database management tools. (Examples: Workhorse, Access, Barcoding software).

Benefits:

The salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

Straub Collaborative offers excellent benefits, including:

• 401(k) matched at 4%
• Full medical, dental, and vision (company contribution based on employee's selection and family status)
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (for healthcare & dependent care)
• Life insurance, disability, and accidental death are covered by the company at 100%
• Flexible paid time off (with approval from supervisor)
• 11 paid holidays
• Company lunches & events (at Studio locations)

Culture/ EEO Statement:

Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.

Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of the employment Visa at this time.