Makeup Artists for hire in Edinburgh
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85
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
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Master's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Current company
Boots UK
MAC Cosmetics
L’Oréal Luxe
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 85 profiles for Makeup Artists in Edinburgh
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Makeup Artist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £97,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £81,472 – £117,280 yearly
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Edinburgh
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Leith
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Edinburgh
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Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareRecord KeepingCustomer ServiceBrand Representative
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
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What's the average time to fill a makeup artist role?
The average time to fill a makeup artist role is 47 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, Makeup Application and First Aid Certification.
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, retail artist and front of house staff.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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