Company Description
We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting-edge technology, but more importantly, we’re interested in how we can bring the best out of you.
We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Through our Fashion with Integrity strategy , we are driving diversity, equity, and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.
Job Description
As a Senior Hair and Makeup Artist (specialised in Makeup) , you will work together with your peers to bring to life the ever-evolving ASOS Creative. You’ll be responsible for making sure every model looks and feels ASOS ready throughout their shoot day! The role requires an unflappable, solution-focused, and hardworking individual with a passion for the brand. You have the ability to successfully be a part of and help support a team with a creative, strategic, and operational mindset. It is vital that you can work as a role model and are passionate about both hairstyling, makeup, and fashion. This role requires proficiency in both hair and makeup artistry, with a stronger emphasis on Makeup artistry.
What you’ll be doing…
- Reporting directly into the lead hairstylist you will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the hair & makeup team.
- Produce excellent hair which is true to the ASOS aesthetic and appeals to the ASOS 20-something customer.
- Be the go-to person for all things hair and makeup related.
- Be prepared to work to deadlines, ensuring all models are shoot ready and all KPIs are adhered to.
- Build relationships and rapport with ASOS models to instil trust in your hair ability and in the wider production department.
- Develop your leadership style and communication in line with ASOS Behaviours policy.
- Analysis of your own technical hair and makeup execution through daily updates and openness to improve these areas under the guidance of the team leader.
- Working closely with your Leads and Management team to successfully deliver the department strategy. Build strong, professional, and collaborative relationships with the wider studio team.
- Oversee all end of day jobs, making sure they are carried out to a high standard.
- Confident to step up in the absence of the lead hair or makeup artist.
- Identifying junior members of the team area of opportunities and implementing any support required.
- To regularly support the junior/core team, identifying and development areas within the team and feeding this back accordingly.
- Deal with any model issues professionally and in line with ASOS behaviours policy.
- Demonstrating excellent brand awareness by identifying areas for review, researching ideas, and assessing competition when required to ensure we are market leaders.
- Display constant awareness of the latest and upcoming trends, following each season’s catwalk shows, influencers, TikTok, our competitors, and street styles.
- Encouraging the team to be authentic, brave, and creative and to follow all company and departmental strategies, leading by example.
- Work alongside the model team to maximise each model's potential and create the best ASOS shoot experience.
- Work with the wider shoot team to solve any issues on set and help facilitate a smooth shoot process.
- Capability to produce, develop & execute the looks for unrecognisable and recognisable model shoots as required.
- Be prepared to carry out daily administrative tasks and shoot preparation.
- Delivering projects to support the department strategy and any other ad hoc tasks defined by Hair & Makeup Manager.
Qualifications
We’d love to meet someone with...
- Previous professional hair session styling is essential.
- Previous fashion e-commerce experience is essential.
- Experience with all hair texture types including basic experience in wigs, weaves, and extensions is required.
- Previous experience in professional makeup within e-commerce is required.
- A methodical, accurate, and extremely organised approach with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and think on their feet.
- Assertive and forward-thinking.
- A 'can do' attitude and high level of efficiency.
- An 'unflappable' nature who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Lots of energy and enthusiasm and be a real team player.
- Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, InDesign, Sitecore, and in the general day-to-day running of a PC and/or MAC.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!).
- ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business).
- Employee sample sales.
- Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials.
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Private medical care scheme.
- Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits.
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