Makeup Artist Interview Questions

16 Describe methods you have found helpful to select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring in order to achieve specific color effects.
17 Tell me about the last time you examined sketches, photographs, and plaster models in order to obtain desired character image depiction.
18 Do you know where to acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics?
19 What factors do you consider when analyzing a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene?
20 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
21 Describe an experience when you attached prostheses to performers and applied makeup in order to create special features or effects such as scars, aging, or illness.
22 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
23 What kind of experience do you have designing rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances?
24 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
25 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
26 Share an example when you successfully created character drawings or models, based upon independent research, in order to augment period production files.
27 Share an experience in which personal connections to coworkers or others helped you to be successful in your work. (Make sure candidate works well with others.)
28 Walk me through how you would advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.
29 Tell me about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?
30 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?

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