Make-Up Artist

About the role

Sky is hiring a Make-Up Artist for its Make-up team, based at the Osterley campus near London. You will help deliver high-quality productions, content and services across Sky, working across different productions, projects and platforms and collaborating with teams across the business. The role reports to the Make-up Team Leader, Helen Ridgeway, and involves independent work alongside colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the role confidently and effectively.
• Take ownership of your area of responsibility and act as a point of contact when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams to support the delivery of productions, projects and services.
• Monitor the quality and performance of your area, identify and respond to issues, and provide first-line support and troubleshooting, escalating when further expertise is needed.
• Prepare and make up presenters and guests for live and pre-recorded Sky programming using industry-standard make-up and hair skills.
• Hand over relevant information to the next make-up artist on shift change.
• Visit the gallery with the lighting director after the presenter is on set to discuss adjustments, and produce and record design ideas when needed for continuity or discussion.
• Take part in structured training programmes and keep up to date with hair and make-up products for the communal kits.
• Follow agreed processes and standards, and communicate clearly with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.

Required profile

• Comprehensive knowledge of make-up equipment and products used in Sky's studios and on outside broadcasts.
• Experience in live broadcast, production or media environments.
• Up to date on industry developments and production processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a production environment.
• Desirable: highly motivated, positive and resilient, collaborative and calm under pressure, flexible across a variety of productions and environments.

What we offer

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office per week.
• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema.
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare with mental health support, Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance.
• Discounts on Sky products, sharesave and tech schemes, and Sky VIP rewards.
• A range of perks at the Osterley campus, including subsidised food, a gym, cinema, car wash and beauty salon.