Amanda Thompson

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: amanda.thompson@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: amanda-thompson-makeup

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as a Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artist, proficient in designing and executing character-driven looks for stage, film, and live events. Consistently deliver transformative makeup artistry, contributing to the visual narrative and enhancing performer portrayal across diverse productions.

Adept at collaborating with directors, costume designers, and hair stylists to ensure cohesive aesthetic vision, with proven expertise in special effects, prosthetics application, and historical makeup techniques.

Experience

Lead Theatrical Makeup Artist, Royal National Theatre -- London, UK

Sept 2021 – present

• Orchestrated makeup design and execution for 10+ major productions, including 'Macbeth' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', managing a team of 3-5 junior artists.

• Developed and applied complex prosthetic pieces for creature and injury effects, reducing external vendor costs by 15% through in-house fabrication.

• Researched and faithfully recreated period makeup styles for historical dramas, ensuring authenticity for productions spanning Elizabethan to Victorian eras.

• Managed all aspects of backstage makeup operations, including scheduling, inventory, and sanitation protocols for high-pressure live performances.

Assistant Theatrical Makeup Artist, Shakespeare's Globe -- London, UK

Mar 2018 – Aug 2021

• Supported lead artists in the application of character makeup for 20+ diverse productions, adapting techniques for open-air stage conditions.

• Specialized in wig dressing, ventilation, and application for period and contemporary productions, ensuring seamless integration with makeup designs.

• Prepared and maintained makeup kits, ensuring all products and tools met hygiene standards and were readily available for quick changes.

• Assisted in the design and creation of custom facial hair pieces, contributing to distinct character transformations.

Freelance Performance Makeup Artist, Independent Film & Television Productions -- London, UK

June 2017 – Feb 2018

• Provided on-set makeup services for 5 short films and 2 independent television pilots, working within tight schedules and budget constraints.

• Executed continuity makeup for multiple scenes, ensuring consistent character appearance across various shooting days.

• Gained experience in high-definition makeup application for camera, adapting techniques for optimal screen presentation.

• Collaborated directly with directors and cinematographers to achieve specific visual effects and character looks.

Education

London College of Fashion, UAL, Bachelor of Arts with Honours in BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance -- London, UK

Sept 2014 – June 2017

Skills

Theatrical & Performance Makeup: Character Design, Prosthetics Application & Fabrication, Special Effects Makeup (SFX), Period Makeup, High-Definition Makeup, Wig Dressing & Application, Airbrush Makeup, Body Painting, Continuity, Quick Change Techniques, Stage Lighting Adaptation

Technical & Creative Skills: Sculpting, Mould Making, Colour Theory, Face Charting, Script Breakdown, Research & Development, Hygiene & Sanitation, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Time Management

Materials & Tools: Silicone, Latex, Gelatine, Adhesives, Paints (Grease, Water, Alcohol), Brushes, Sponges, Airbrush Equipment