Makeup artists are responsible for consulting with clients and creating custom looks based on their specifications, determining which materials and colors are the most suitable, and having knowledge of different color palettes and design styles, among other duties. As a make-up artist, your work will involve creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief. You'll interpret the make-up requirements of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation.