Hair & Make-up Artist

Asos

  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionWe're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.Through our we are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.Job DescriptionHair & Make-up Artist | Leavesden | ASOS CareersAre you fashion focused, inspired, with an eye for trends and passionate about hair, make up and fashion? If so, this hair & make up position could be the role for you!The ASOS Hair and Make-Up Team play a crucial role within the production department. We are a team of fashion focused individuals, from a variety of backgrounds. You will be working with the wider studio team to ensure that the ASOS models are looking their best at all times!As an ASOS hair & make up artist you will work together with your peers to bring to life the ever-evolving ASOS Creative. You'll be responsible for making sure every model looks and feels ASOS ready throughout their shoot day! The role requires an unflappable, driven and hardworking individual with a passion for the brand/ You have the ability to successfully be a part of and help support a team with a creative, strategic and operational mindset. It is vital that you are passionate about hairstyling, make up and fashion.What you'll be doing…Produce a great standard of hair & make up that is true to the ASOS aesthetic and appeals to the ASOS customerBe prepared to work to deadlines, ensuring your models are shoot ready on timeBuild relationships and rapport with ASOS models to instil trust in your hair & make-up ability and in the wider production departmentDeal with any model issues professionally and in line with ASOS behaviours policyWork alongside the model booking team to maximise each models potential and create the best ASOS shoot experienceWork with the wider shoot team to solve any issues on set and help facilitate a smooth shoot processWork under the guidance of your senior to produce, develop & execute the looksTake on feedback constructively, with an ability to critique your own work efficientlyAttend hair and makeup courses setup by the business to up-skill yourselfBe a responsible member of the studio team facilitating smooth communication to team members across different shoot locationsFollow all creative and operational hair and make-up and wider studio processesFull understanding of the ASOS customer and target audienceAn awareness of the latest and upcoming trends, following each season's catwalk shows, influencers, Tik Tok, our competitors and street stylesBe prepared to carry out daily administrative tasksContribute to problem solving through meetings and 1:1's with your leadMaintaining/ cleaning equipment and products daily to ensure a professional & sanitary working environmentContributing to team and departmental meetingsBe recognised as an aspirational figure within your team and the wider departmentQualificationsSkills and experience you will need:Previous professional make up artistry skills are essentialConfidence with all skin tones & textures is essentialExperience with all hair texture types Inc. basic experience in wigs, weaves and extensions requiredPrevious fashion e-commerce experience is favourableBe a dedicated team player who is eager to learn and can grasp new information quicklyExcellent communication skillsTo work well under time pressuresAbility to stay calm in a fast-paced environment and remain proactive and professionalBe able to rapidly adapt to change and remain positiveHave a great attention to detail in order for you to present the product in the best way possibleHave the eye for both hair and make-up, ensuring the two marry together to create a whole look.Respond positively to feedback and areas of improvement and have the ability to provide solutions where possibleGood time management skills, along with the ability to prioritise daily tasksGood problem-solving skillsGood knowledge of Excel & PowerpointAnd most of all a willingness to learn, grow and be a team player!Additional InformationWhat's in it for you?
  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
  • ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
  • Employee sample sales
  • Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday
  • Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
  • Private medical care scheme
  • Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

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