{"id":9786,"date":"2015-10-13T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=9786"},"modified":"2015-10-13T08:00:30","modified_gmt":"2015-10-13T12:00:30","slug":"youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Certified! \u2026Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s official- you\u2019re a certified makeup artist! You\u2019ve learned your techniques, you\u2019ve practiced with your tools, and you\u2019re ready to start your professional career! Now what? Many beginner makeup artists feel apprehensive about how to spark their career once they\u2019re finished training. How can you start building a client base? What steps should you take in your first year? <p>\n\n<p>Turning your training into practical work experience doesn\u2019t happen overnight.  Here are 7 steps you can take to get the ball rolling!<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#1_Start_networking\" >1. Start networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#2_Consider_retail_work\" >2. Consider retail work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#3_Become_an_assistant\" >3. Become an assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#4_Volunteer\" >4. Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#5_Keep_looking_for_work\" >5. Keep looking for work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#6_Build_your_brand\" >6. Build your brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#7_Offer_lessons_workshops_or_parties\" >7. Offer lessons, workshops, or parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#Keep_it_up\" >Keep it up!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-makeup-artist-now-what\/#Are_you_an_experienced_makeup_artist_Tell_us_how_your_first_year_on_the_job_went_If_youre_a_new_artist_struggling_to_find_work_what_kind_of_obstacles_have_you_encountered_Let_us_know_in_a_comment\" >Are you an experienced makeup artist? Tell us how your first year on the job went! If you\u2019re a new artist struggling to find work, what kind of obstacles have you encountered? Let us know in a comment!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_networking\"><\/span>1. Start networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Interacting with other makeup artists, or even just makeup enthusiasts, will do wonders for getting your name out there. <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>The professionals who trained you might connect you with job opportunities. <\/li>\n\t<li>Fellow makeup artists might know of clients they can\u2019t take but that they\u2019d be willing to refer you to. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Network online in forums and on social networks, interact with other makeup artists at conventions, or seek out other professionals who might want to partner with a makeup artist, like photographers, models, and hair stylists. Staying active in your local community is a smart tactic when it comes to being competitive in the industry, particularly for new artists who need to build a client base.  <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Start-Netwroking-with-Professional-Makeup-Artists.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Start Netwroking with Professional Makeup Artists\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Start-Netwroking-with-Professional-Makeup-Artists.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Start-Netwroking-with-Professional-Makeup-Artists-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consider_retail_work\"><\/span>2. Consider retail work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Some qualified makeup artists look at cosmetic retail jobs as being at step down from other contracts. Many artists prefer to concentrate on freelance makeup artistry. In reality, the two jobs can support each other very well. <\/p>\n\n<p>Especially during your first year in the industry, working a retail makeup job is both an educational and a networking opportunity. You\u2019ll become familiar with more products, do makeup applications for different face shapes and skin types, and maybe even receive free additional training as part of your work. <\/p>\n\n<p>If you decide to move on to freelance work or apply for jobs with productions companies and talent agencies, retail work will look great on your resume. <\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Start-Retail-Career-Start-1.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Start Retail Career Start\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9828\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Become_an_assistant\"><\/span>3. Become an assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Shadowing a more experienced makeup artist is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills and learn through hands-on work. That artist\u2019s clients might even refer you to others if they admire your work. Shadowing someone with more experience lets you see what successful makeup artists do right and how they handle it when things go wrong. Assistantships are a great transition between your training and your professional career. They\u2019ll prepare you for making your own way in the industry. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Become-an-Assistant-to-a-professional-makeup-artist.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Become an Assistant to a professional makeup artist\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Become-an-Assistant-to-a-professional-makeup-artist.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Become-an-Assistant-to-a-professional-makeup-artist-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Volunteer\"><\/span>4. Volunteer <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re a beginner doesn\u2019t mean you should give your services away for free. Doing too much work for no pay devalues your skills. Potential clients might think that you work for free because you\u2019re not very good. <\/p>\n\n<p>In your first year, however, doing volunteer work can be beneficial. Volunteering is an opportunity to stay in practice while you network. Contact local retirement homes, theater groups, schools plays, or dance recitals. Doing free makeup for groups like these lets you help people, keep your skills in practice, get your name out there, and prove to your local community that your work is worth paying for in the future. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Volunteering.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Volunteering\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Volunteering.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Volunteering-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_looking_for_work\"><\/span>5. Keep looking for work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>During their first year in the industry, many makeup artists struggle with inconsistency between contracts and jobs. Don\u2019t let this discourage you from taking temporary contracts or applying for makeup jobs. <\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Career-as-a-makeup-artist-search.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification : Career as a makeup artist search\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Career-as-a-makeup-artist-search.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Career-as-a-makeup-artist-search-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n\n<p>Not hearing back from potential employers is no reason to stop distributing your portfolio and resume. Think about it this way: the more resumes you submit, the more potential clients or employers will be introduced to your name. In the time it takes for one of them to call you, submit more applications, work small contracts, take volunteer opportunities, or shadow more experienced professionals. <\/p>\n\n<p>The things you do between big contracts keep you in practice, teach you new things, and build your resume. It also looks more impressive to potential clients and employers if you\u2019re active between jobs, rather than disappearing from the industry. <\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Build_your_brand\"><\/span>6. Build your brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the smartest things a beginner makeup artist can do in their first year is build their brand and establish a solid presence online and in their local industry. <\/p>\n\n<p>When you\u2019re not volunteering or assisting, work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/02\/tips-building-terrible-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">building a quality website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2014\/08\/how-to-write-a-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting a blog<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2014\/05\/building-makeup-artistry-portfolio-101-finding-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating a professional portfolio<\/a>. The stronger your branding platforms are, the more easily potential clients and employers can see the quality of your work, making them far more likely to hire you. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Build-Your-Brand-as-a-makeup-artist.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Build Your Brand as a makeup artist\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Build-Your-Brand-as-a-makeup-artist.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Build-Your-Brand-as-a-makeup-artist-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Build-Your-Brand-as-a-makeup-artist-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Offer_lessons_workshops_or_parties\"><\/span>7. Offer lessons, workshops, or parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you find that you have space between work opportunities, do something about it! Try not to sit back and wait until something falls into your lap. Makeup artistry is one of the few industries where professionals can create work for themselves. <\/p>\n\n<p>Between jobs, tell your friends and past clients that you\u2019re available for makeup lessons, makeover parties, and group workshops, etc. Even one-time jobs like these support your resume, and they also show potential clients and employers that you\u2019re pro-active about your career. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Makeup-Artist.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Certification Makeup Artist\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Makeup-Artist.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Makeup-Artist-Certification-Makeup-Artist-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_it_up\"><\/span>Keep it up! <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Your first year working as a professional makeup artist might be a challenge, but there are ways to help yourself. Don\u2019t let feelings of uncertainty stop you from taking steps towards an active career and a solid client base. New makeup artists who show initiative and drive during their first year in the industry will spark a successful career for themselves. <p>\n\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_an_experienced_makeup_artist_Tell_us_how_your_first_year_on_the_job_went_If_youre_a_new_artist_struggling_to_find_work_what_kind_of_obstacles_have_you_encountered_Let_us_know_in_a_comment\"><\/span>Are you an experienced makeup artist? Tell us how your first year on the job went! If you\u2019re a new artist struggling to find work, what kind of obstacles have you encountered? Let us know in a comment!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Now that you&#8217;re a certified makeup artist, you&#8217;re ready to start your professional makeup career! 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