Ecommerce Senior Studio Hair & Make-Up Artist

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THE ROLE:
We are looking for an inventive Hair and Make-up Artist to help implement and interpret the New Look creative vision through the Hair and Make-up styling of Online Shoots. Being a fashion-forward thinker, you must understand and maintain best practices, not only to achieve very high standards of styling and imagery but also to maintain agreed efficiencies within the Studio. This role is based in our ecommerce studio in Central London 5 days a week.
Please attach a portfolio with your application.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
Private pension scheme
AXA Private Medical Scheme
Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Provide the highest standard of hairdressing and make up skills to the daily e-commerce shoots.
Review the rail for that day’s shoot, look through the model’s book, consider previous NL imagery on this model and then talk through your hair / make up direction with the Art Director, Stylist and photographer.
Ensure that your hair / make up creative is aspirational and considers the NL customer at all times
Understand the different NL creative personas (Miss NL / Girl Next Door / Classic / New Gen) and work with the Art Director and Styling Manager on creative hair / make up looks that support these personas.
Working simultaneously across 1-2 models per day
Collaborate on a daily basis with Art Director, Photographer and Stylist to produce imagery
Work on daily direction in line with the seasonal New Look hair guidelines
Strong awareness and knowledge of trends and how these can be interpreted through the New Look Creative vision
This role requires a person with excellent hair styling technique (and make up skills) and a very strong creative visual focus, as well as possessing strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

WHO YOU ARE:

2/3 years hair and make-up experience
Salon, e-commerce, and editorial session experience is a must
Strong fashion and trend knowledge
Good time management within a busy and pressured environment
E-commerce and editorial session experience is a must
Experienced and competent working with all skin tones
BTEC National Diploma Makeup and Hair Level 3 would be desired, but not essential