T.O.-Seeking MUA and Hair Stylist- CBC Radio

Take pride in what you do-and where you work. CBC/Radio Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions, with over 10,000 employees. CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and eight aboriginal languages.

What you do:

As the Make-Up Artist for our Factual Entertainment programming you will perform makeup and hairdressing tasks as required.  You may required to use creativity to problem solve and to devise new methods and techniques.  Your work is generally performed according to accepted CBC or industry standards but assignments will require independent action, judgment and initiative as well as consultation with other program, production or design personnel.  Your contact with performers and guests requires discretion in communications and handling.

Key Tasks:

• Breaks down scripts.
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  Contributes ideas and makes recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results.
• Consults with the Designer or Supervising Makeup Artist to determine best methods of production and materials to be used.
• In consultation with the Designer or Supervising Makeup Artist, ensures visual unity.
• Selects tools and materials, and ensures that they are available to meet program requirements.
• Provides cost estimates and keeps records of costs.
• Researches makeup material, tries new techniques and evaluates products.
• Performs all or part of the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.

As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:
Makeup Artist:

• Use artistic skill in the application of makeup, including character makeup and prosthetics.
• Schedule performers for makeup.  Prepare, apply and remove all types of performers makeup. 
• Alter makeup as required.
• Evaluate design materials to determine if they meet program requirements.

 
What you bring:

• Community College graduation with study in relevant courses, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a makeup artist within the television or film industry.
• Requires good knowledge and understanding of television program production methods including picture, lighting and design craft functions, as well as how these crafts interact with the production clients.
• Willingness and ability to work various shift patterns, overtime and/or weekends.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.

If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.

We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.

The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.

Application Deadline:  Apr 2, 2010