O*NET-SOC 39-5091.00

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2508/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2018
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1208/2018
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.008/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2018
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7508/2018
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.7508/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2018
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7508/2018
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.6208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.Core2308/2018
Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.Core2308/2018
Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.Core2308/2018
Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.Core2208/2018
Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.Core2308/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Artistic6.8411/2023
Realistic4.3911/2023
Social3.0411/2023
Enterprising2.9611/2023
Conventional2.6911/2023
Investigative1.4911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.