Make-up artists
Make-up artists apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers for television, motion picture productions, and theatre and stage productions.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NS, AB, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.
Qualifications
- checkFor most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field andseveral years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
- checkMake-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
- checkCreative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
- checkMembership in a related union may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (NOC 52119) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts in Nova Scotia: Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 10%Universities (NAICS 6113): 10%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 8%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8% 69% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.7% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 45% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 55% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (NOC 52119) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts in Alberta: Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts mainly work in the following sectors: Social assistance (NAICS 624): 15%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 12%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations65% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 37% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 63% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 9% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (NOC 52119) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts in Quebec: Approximately 4,750 people work in this occupation. Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 44%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 20% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations50% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.13% of other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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