What does a Makeup Artist do?

You do makeup and transform actors for film, TV, and theatre.

What education does Makeup Artist require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Makeup Artist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 48'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Makeup Artist

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Makeup artists design the external appearance of performers for theater, film, and television. They create hairstyles, apply makeup, model special effects, and produce wigs. The work requires manual skill, creativity, and knowledge of various historical periods.

Entry

~CHF 48'000

CHF 4'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Makeup Artist

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 48'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics1/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic9/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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