{"id":30999,"date":"2018-07-16T06:40:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T10:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=30999"},"modified":"2018-07-16T06:40:43","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T10:40:43","slug":"where-will-you-go-as-a-certified-international-makeup-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/where-will-you-go-as-a-certified-international-makeup-professional","title":{"rendered":"Where Will You Go As a Certified International Makeup Professional?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Are you thinking about becoming a professional makeup artist? What if you\u2019re halfway through your training and are looking for more motivation to keep going? Whatever it is, completing a makeup certification will allow you to advance in the beauty industry. If you\u2019ve chosen QC as your makeup education provider, a big welcome to you! You\u2019ve chosen well! The Certified International Makeup Professional (CIMP)<\/a> designation is recognized around the world.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

But what sorts of opportunities can your makeup certification afford you? Keep reading to find out!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”75″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

What is a \u201cCertified International Makeup Professional\u201d?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”31013″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]So what does this designation really mean? While earning this certification, you\u2019ll rest assured that you aren\u2019t throwing yourself into the makeup world completely blind. You\u2019ll learn everything from the basics of blending colors to advanced bridal makeup. You\u2019ll learn about working with clients, adapting your creativity, and starting your own business.\n\nThe great news is that your techniques make you super capable in a variety of career paths. Just because you complete the business training units doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re limited to just freelancing. The world is your oyster!\n

Retail Makeup Artist<\/h3>\nWorking at your local department store behind the beauty counter<\/a> isn\u2019t the most glamorous job. But when you\u2019re just starting out, it can give you unparalleled experience! You\u2019ll learn how to work on your feet all day long, speak with a large variety of people on a daily basis, and make a sale. Sure, it\u2019s just selling products for now. But knowing how to attract a client and sell them a service is invaluable if you want to move on to other makeup-related industries. Besides, with guaranteed hours, you can also run a side business as a freelancer in your spare time!\n

Makeup Instructor<\/h3>\nWhether you start filming YouTube tutorials or become a tutor for a makeup school, this is a highly rewarding career. With the advent of Instagram, many people are exposed to a variety of creative looks on the daily. As an instructor, you could educate makeup enthusiasts on how to execute these amazing looks. From current trends to winged eyeliner tips, you\u2019ll know you\u2019ve influenced the careers of many future makeup artists.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Freelance Makeup Artist<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][image_with_animation image_url=”31015″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]A freelance makeup artist can work anywhere at any time. You\u2019re your own boss most of the time but still have the option of working makeup campaigns and contracts. But don\u2019t think that freelancing is easy. In fact, it\u2019s quite difficult! Not everyone can keep up with the fast-then-slow pacing of freelancing. It\u2019s stressful, and when first starting out, it can be hard to find opportunities for yourself. Building a client-base doesn\u2019t just happen overnight. Even after earning a certification, some artists opt to become a makeup assistant to open more doors for themselves.\n\nYou may also set your sights on a specific type of artistry. The bridal makeup industry is booming. You\u2019ll never be out of work for long during wedding season if you know how to market yourself<\/a>!\n

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