1. Arley Hall
Northwich
CW9 6NA
Jessica Collins
16 Shorwell Close
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3JZ
To whomever it may concern,
After recently seeing the advertisement in the Stage newspaper I am writing in relation to the
vacancy of Makeup Artist at the upcoming event of Priestley College’s annual Dance Show. I am
a conscientious hardworking individual who has worked in high pressure environments since
the age of 14 as I upheld a part-time job whilst attending full time education and also attending
dance classes. My personal skills include organisation, time-keeping, communication and task
management; I believe these skills help me to perform the role of makeup artist to the highest
standard. I have a good understanding of creating characters, complementing and highlighting
facial features. Through my experience in performance production through performing arts I
understand stage makeup and how under the stage lights makeup can be affected.I also have
experience in creativity through my A-level in Performing Arts, Dance and reative writing
within English Language, subjects I achieved two A*’s a A and a B. My experience of having a job
since a young age means that I have an extremely professional attitude and understand the
importance of a successful client relationship.
In relation to experience I have completed makeup design and application for my own
choreography and with the help of 2 other artists’completed the makeup for 18 performers in
the time given. We used black makeup to highlight the eyes on the performers to create the
character of an intimidating pack. Through the importance of communication we
hadsuccessfulcontinuity and due to time management we had all performs ready on time. My
time keeping and punctuality skills are also evidenced through my ability to hand all academic
work in on time and to a high standard. Another skill I believe extremely important to a makeup
artist is the knowledge and ability to use a range of materials and techniques, through
production research I have an in-depth knowledge of most current makeup techniques’. I have a
good understanding of accuracy and speed within applying makeup, the importance of fine
details, understanding skin types and blending and matching base layers. In relation to more
complex techniques such the use of liquid latex, when I was an actor at the scare attraction
‘Spooky World’ we were required to apply our own makeup. Part of this included the use of
prosthetics and liquid latex application that I gained a basic and fundamental knowledge in. I
also have a basic knowledge and ability to apply hairstyling techniques on performers.
I have a good understanding and ability to take on board requirements from Choreographers
and Directors and work from sketches and visual plans; I enjoy making peoples aesthetic visions
a reality. I am willing to take on the responsibility of the visual accuracy and professionalism of
performers, in my current job at IKEA I am often left alone on departments and left to deal with
high pressure situations such as finance applications and complaints and believe this experience
means I will be able to perform in the high pressure situations well. I hope I receive your
consideration for this role as my experience and skills mean I am well suited for the role.
Thank You,