Temporary/On-Call - Hair & Makeup - Straub Collaborative

At Straub Collaborative, our 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 turn arounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data in more efficient ways.

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 around the world, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you're looking for without losing your brand's uniqueness.

Location Edgemere, Maryland

Onsite 5 days per week

Position Summary:

The Hair and Makeup Stylist is responsible for assisting photographers by preparing models to style guide standards for the day's 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.

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.
• Maintains a consistent quality standard and remains fully engaged (attention to detail, following beauty standards, predictive improvement) on repetitive projects.
• Styles various types, textures and lengths of hair with the ablity 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 the quality and speed of the shoot.
• Creates a rapport with photographers 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in working on a photography set or in a salon as a Hair and Makeup artist
• Experience working on E-commerce photography and editorial photo sessions is a must.
• Cosmetology/Esthetician license, or Certified Makeup Artist License (a must)
• Experience and competence in working with all skin tones.
• Working knowledge of Apple OSX operating system.
• Strong fashion and trend knowledge.
• Good time management within a busy and pressured environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to details with ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate entry of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel.
• Must have an excellent ability to problem solve and creatively respond to set needs.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Makeup, or equivalent education and experience.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this temp on-call freelance role is $60.00 to $65.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills.

Culture/ EEO Statement

Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way 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 with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.