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.

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    88

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service12%
    Communication Skills8%
    Makeup Application6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED36%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree26%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    P&O Arvia
    @Makeupbyfareeha (instgram bussiness)page
    Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years45%

Browse Indeed's database of 88 profiles for Makeup Artists in Edinburgh

Last updated: 26 Jul 2026

Makeup Artist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £52,329 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£109,009 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Front of House Staff

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicencePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLogisticsOperations ManagementMicrosoft Office
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationEnglish

    Skills

    Bachelor's DegreeMachiningTeachingNursery ExperienceLeadershipSupervising Experience
  • Self employer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Laboratory Experience

    Skills

    HospitalityCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFilingRetail Sales
  • Kitchen Porter/Cleaner

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    HospitalityCustomer ServiceBarista ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceMakeup Application
  • Property Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Retail Management

    Skills

    Retail ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordComputer Skills
  • Sales Associate & Brand Ambassador

    Leith

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    SalesRelationship ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

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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 26 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: customer service, communication skills and makeup application.

What licenses or certifications are common for a makeup artist?

Common licenses or certifications for makeup artists include: English, Personal Licence and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to makeup artists?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to makeup artists include: owner/operator, nursery practitioner and sales associate & brand ambassador.

What level of education is common for a makeup artist?

High school diploma or GED 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 16 years of professional experience.

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