MAKEUP ARTIST & STUDIO TEAM MEMBER
Gold Coast Glamour Photography | Nerang, Gold Coast
Employment type: Casual
Location: Nerang, Gold Coast
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (Hours vary)
Gold Coast Glamour Photography is seeking an experienced Makeup Artist to join our studio team in a varied, client-focused role.
Hair and makeup are an important part of the position; however, this is a broader studio role that also involves client experience, bookings, studio support and photography sales.
We are looking for someone who is interested in developing their skills across these areas and contributing to the smooth operation of the studio.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful applicant will work across a range of responsibilities depending on the needs of the studio and our clients.
Hair & Makeup
- Providing professional makeup services for photography sessions
- Providing basic professional hair styling
- Preparing clients for their photography session
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene, presentation and organisation within the makeup area
- Helping clients feel comfortable and prepared for their experience
Client Experience
- Welcoming clients and providing professional and friendly customer service
- Building rapport with clients and responding appropriately to individual client needs
- Supporting clients throughout their studio experience
- Communicating professionally with clients in person, by phone and through written communication
- Maintaining client confidentiality and following studio privacy procedures
Photography & Studio Support
- Working collaboratively with photographers and other studio team members
- Assisting with styling, outfit changes and general session preparation where required
- Supporting the smooth operation of photography sessions
- Preparing and maintaining studio areas before and after sessions
- Assisting with general studio tasks as reasonably required within the position
Bookings & Administration
- Responding to client enquiries
- Assisting with bookings and scheduling
- Following up enquiries and existing clients
- Maintaining accurate client information
- Using the studio's booking, client management and administrative systems
- Following established studio procedures and processes
Photography Sales & Ordering
- Assisting with client image reveal and ordering appointments
- Presenting photography products and collections to clients
- Communicating information about products, services and pricing
- Assisting with bookings and sales enquiries
- Learning and following the studio's established sales process
Training will be provided on our studio systems, booking processes, client journey and photography sales procedures.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Relevant makeup qualifications and/or demonstrated professional experience
- Experience applying makeup for photography or other professional client-facing environments
- Basic hair styling skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional approach to client service
- Good attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with other team members
- The ability to follow workplace procedures and directions
- Confidence communicating with clients about products, services and pricing
- The ability to learn new systems and processes
- Reliability and a professional approach to work
Previous experience in photography, sales, bookings, customer service, beauty, hair styling or studio environments will be highly regarded.
You do not need previous experience in every area of the role. Training will be provided where appropriate for the successful applicant.
THIS IS A BROADER STUDIO ROLE
We want to be clear about the nature of the position.
This is not a standalone makeup position. While hair and makeup will be an important component of your work, the successful applicant will also contribute to the wider client journey and studio operation.
Depending on the day's requirements, your responsibilities may include:
Hair & Makeup → Client Experience → Photoshoot Support → Bookings → Administration → Image Reveals → Photography Sales → Studio Preparation
We value employees who are willing to learn different aspects of the business and contribute collaboratively to the overall client experience.
ABOUT GOLD COAST GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Gold Coast Glamour Photography is a private photography studio located in Nerang on the Gold Coast, specialising in glamour, boudoir and portrait photography.
We are committed to providing clients with a professional, welcoming and supportive experience from their initial enquiry through to their completed photography experience.
Our studio operates as a collaborative team environment, with each team member contributing to the client experience and day-to-day operation of the studio.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A professional studio environment
- Training in our studio systems and processes
- Training and development across client experience, bookings and photography sales
- A varied client-facing role within the photography industry
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
- Your current resume
- Examples of your makeup work or a link to your professional portfolio
- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience
- Details of any experience in photography, sales, bookings or customer service
- Your general availability
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Gold Coast Glamour Photography
Nerang, Gold Coast
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nerang QLD 4211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
