Helping L Makeup Institute alumni future makeup artists find their dream careers is what L Makeup Institute is all about. From the moment you step through our doors to begin your makeup career, our dedicated team is committed to providing you with the tools, resources, and support you need to turn your passion for makeup into a successful makeup artist career.
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Makeup Artistry Job Placement
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – in 2023, Makeup artists earn a mean annual salary of $32.97 an hour or $68,590 annually. And, there are no cosmetology licensing requirements in Texas or Nevada, even to work in Salons.
Professional makeup artists specialize in applying makeup and prosthetics. Sounds simple enough, but if you think about it – anything that changes a face or body requires a professionally trained makeup artist. Makeup Artists employ various tools, including cosmetics, specialized paints, airbrush solutions, prosthetics, hair, teeth, wigs, and special effects makeup, to modify an individual’s physical appearance. Oh yeah, opportunities for a successful career as professional makeup are pretty fabulous. Whether for beauty, fashion, retail, media, special events, weddings, film, haunted houses, or theater, all these fields demand the skills of professionally trained makeup artists, distinguishing them from cosmetologists
Makeup Career Job Board
L Makeup Institute offers an online Makeup Career Job Board. As part of job education, students are trained in setting up, updating, and managing their profiles. Upon graduation, graduates can search and apply for jobs through the online job portal, register for career and professional development activities and get their resume, portfolios and cover letters reviewed by a Career Services Representative
Program Advisory Committee
Our industry insights, guest speakers, and Professional Advisory Committee provide invaluable perspectives and insider knowledge, helping you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the makeup industry with confidence. Consisting of industry professionals and employers, our Program Advisory Committee (P.A.C.) meets twice per year to review L Makeup Institute’s job placement performance, curriculum, and the effectiveness and relevance of our instructional methods to help improve student performance and marketability upon graduation. We also invite industry insiders and employers as guest speakers to share insights on industry trends and expectations when hiring our graduates.
Preparing Students for your Professional Makeup Career
To ensure a smooth transition from school to the professional world, students will learn how to start and manage their makeup careers. Students are given guidance in resume writing, social media presence management and portfolio development. Students are also coached on how to prepare for interviews and auditions including personal image, hygiene, punctuality, reflective listening, and client management.
Continuous Placement Assistance
LMI doesn’t stop at Graduation!
Beyond training, enjoy the benefits of continuous job placement assistance and career guidance at L Makeup Institute. Graduates in good standing have access to ongoing career advice, job placement assistance and networking and experiential learning opportunities. At L Makeup Institute, we’re not just shaping makeup artists; we’re shaping futures. Enroll and let us help you make your dream career as a professional makeup artist a reality.
Esthetician Job Placement Statistics
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of skincare specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 14,500 openings for skincare specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. 2024 Median Pay is $41,560 per year or $19.98 per hour