Makeup Artist

Our client, a leading innovator in the technology and creative industries, is seeking a Makeup Artist to join their team.

About the Role
We are looking for a talented Makeup Artist with strong hands-on application skills to support our AR/VR Product Data Operations team. This is a unique opportunity for artists who love the craft of makeup but are also excited about how beauty, creativity, and technology come together.

In this role, you will apply makeup directly to real participants during onsite data collection sessions. Your work helps ensure that our teams can accurately capture skin tones, textures, pigments, and cosmetic effects that will later inform the development of next-generation avatar technology.

If you’re a professional makeup artist who’s curious about tech—or a beauty expert looking to expand into innovation—this role offers a rare blend of artistry and cutting-edge product development.

This is a full-time, onsite position at client offices in the Fremont and Burlingame campuses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply professional makeup on participants for data collection sessions, ensuring consistent, high-quality looks across a wide range of skin tones and facial features.
• Work closely with research and production teams to understand specific cosmetic requirements for each type of session.
• Maintain excellent hygiene practices, including full sanitation of brushes, tools, palettes, and workstations.
• Manage and organize makeup kits, shade ranges, disposables, and supplies; identify restock needs proactively.
• Offer professional insight on how makeup choices—coverage, finish, pigments, shimmer, etc.—may influence the accuracy of capture data and adjust application techniques accordingly.
• Support participants throughout the session with professionalism, comfort, clarity, and a positive experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience in makeup artistry, beauty services, cosmetic retail, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; able to work calmly with participants in a studio-like environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs, with group assistance for heavier items (reasonable accommodations available).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in user research, data collection, production studios, photography sets, or other structured environments.
• Leadership or team coordination experience.
• Interest in AR/VR, digital avatars, gaming, or emerging beauty technology.
• Technical curiosity or comfort learning new tools and workflows.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off (15 days per year)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.