Makeup Artists for hire in Edinburgh

Find makeup artists who enhance beauty through application techniques, create diverse looks for events, and excel in skills like color matching and using various tools. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Edinburgh to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    91

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    High school diploma or GED
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Abercrombie & Fitch
    • L’Oréal Luxe
    • NHS Highland
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 91 profiles for Makeup Artists in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Makeup Artist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £97,750 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £81,472 – £117,280 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Team Leader

    Leith

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFront DeskSales
  • Retail Artist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    SVQ

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareRecord KeepingCustomer Service
  • Patient Co-ordinator

    Corstorphine

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Brand Representative

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementFront DeskMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCustomer ServiceBar Service
  • Loggist / Administrator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Education

    Skills

    LeadershipMakeup ApplicationSalesCustomer EngagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Beauty Therapist/Nail Technician/makeup artist/Hairstylist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Beauty ExperienceComputer LiteracyBeauty Therapy ExperienceMakeup ApplicationComputer Skills

    Skills

    Personal Beauty ExperienceHair StylingMakeup ApplicationTelecommunicationMobile DevicesSales

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams

Ideal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams

£325£260per month*Save £780
Start free trial§

Upgrade to Enterprise anytime as your team scales

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill a makeup artist role?

The average time to fill a makeup artist role is 46 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do makeup artists tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a makeup artist include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for makeup artists?

Common licenses or certifications for makeup artists include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Education.

What are some job titles related to makeup artists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to makeup artists include: beauty therapist/nail technician/makeup artist/hairstylist, patient co-ordinator and owner/operator.

What level of education is common for a makeup artist?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a makeup artist in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a makeup artist?

Most makeup artists have 13 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply