Studio Hair & Make-Up Artist

New Look Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in London is seeking a talented Hair and Make-up Artist to elevate the creative vision during e-commerce shoots. Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience, strong fashion knowledge, and an ability to collaborate closely with a creative team. This is a full-time position, based in a dynamic studio environment offering competitive perks and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40% staff discount

AXA Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP access

Extra paid day off on birthday

Interest-free season ticket loans

Buy more holiday scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hair and make-up experience required.
• Experience in salon, e-commerce, and editorial sessions is a must.
• Competent working with all skin tones is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard hairdressing and make-up skills for e-commerce shoots.
• Collaborate with Art Director and Stylist to create aspirational looks.
• Maintain awareness of fashion trends in line with New Look's creative vision.

Skills

Hair and make-up experience

Strong fashion and trend knowledge

Time management

Strong organizational skills

Education

BTEC National Diploma Makeup and Hair Level 3

Job description

Mortimer St, London, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 10 February 2025 at 01:00

We’re the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.

By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an inventive Hair and Make-up Artist to help implement and interpret the New Look creative vision through the Hair and Make-up styling of Online Shoots. Being a fashion-forward thinker, you must understand and maintain best practices, not only to achieve very high standards of styling and imagery but also to maintain agreed efficiencies within the Studio. This role is based in our ecommerce studio in Central London 5 days a week.

Please attach a portfolio with your application.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• AXA Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Provide the highest standard of hairdressing and make up skills to the daily e-commerce shoots.
• Review the rail for that day’s shoot, look through the model’s book, consider previous NL imagery on this model and then talk through your hair / make up direction with the Art Director, Stylist and photographer.
• Ensure that your hair / make up creative is aspirational and considers the NL customer at all times
• Understand the different NL creative personas (Miss NL / Girl Next Door / Classic / New Gen) and work with the Art Director and Styling Manager on creative hair / make up looks that support these personas.
• Working simultaneously across 1-2 models per day
• Collaborate on a daily basis with Art Director, Photographer and Stylist to produce imagery
• Work on daily direction in line with the seasonal New Look hair guidelines
• Strong awareness and knowledge of trends and how these can be interpreted through the New Look Creative vision
• This role requires a person with excellent hair styling technique (and make up skills) and a very strong creative visual focus, as well as possessing strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 2/3 years hair and make-up experience
• Salon, e-commerce, and editorial session experience is a must
• Strong fashion and trend knowledge
• Good time management within a busy and pressured environment
• E-commerce and editorial session experience is a must
• Experienced and competent working with all skin tones
• BTEC National Diploma Makeup and Hair Level 3 would be desired, but not essential

Why New Look:

We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values.
We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.

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