Career fit quiz

Is Makeup Artist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the makeup artist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the makeup artist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m artistic
Statement 2 of 8I love transformation and character
Statement 3 of 8I can handle long, irregular days
Statement 4 of 8I like teamwork on set
Statement 5 of 8I’m comfortable networking
Statement 6 of 8I want creative freelance work
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 3–12 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $97,150 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Makeup artists apply makeup and prosthetics for performers in film, television and theater, and for clients at events and photo shoots.

  • Consult with directors, performers or clients
  • Design looks for characters or events
  • Apply makeup and prosthetics
  • Maintain continuity during shoots
  • Touch up between scenes

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