Hair & Makeup Artist Assistant

Are you an aspiring hair and makeup artist, cosmetologist, or media student looking to gain elite, live production experience?

Our professional photo and styling studio based in Selm, Germany , is seeking a dedicated Hair & Makeup Assistant Intern . We specialize in premium editorial magazine shoots, commercial campaigns, celebrity styling, and productions across film, television, and theater.

This position is structured as an unpaid, mandatory internship ( Pflichtpraktikum ) . It is strictly open to non-students and students who require a placement as a compulsory component of their university, beauty school, or vocational curriculum. You will receive direct mentorship from professional artists, observing and assisting on high-profile sets throughout North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) . Educational Learning Objectives

• Media-Specific Artistry: Learn how makeup applications and hair styling techniques shift between static editorial photography, 4K digital film/TV cameras, and heavy live theater lighting.
• Sanitation & Kit Ergonomics: Master the strict hygiene, tool sterilization, and workspace organization protocols required on high-turnover professional sets.
• Continuity & Script Tracking: Understand how hair and makeup continuity is tracked across multi-day film, television, and theater productions.
• Product Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of cosmetic ingredients, color theory, skin preparation, and hair texture manipulation across diverse talent.

Key Responsibilities (Under Direct Supervision)
• Station Preparation: Set up, organize, and maintain the cleanliness of the hair and makeup stations before, during, and after shoots.
• Kit Management: Assist in tracking product inventory, cleaning brushes/tools, and packing styling kits for travel to sets across NRW.
• On-Set Touch-ups: Shadow the lead artist on set and assist with minor, guided touch-ups (e.g., managing flyaways, blotting shine) between takes.
• Mood Boards & Continuity: Help document look changes via continuity photos and research visual references for upcoming creative concepts.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Enrollment Status: Current enrollment in an accredited vocational beauty academy, hair/makeup school, or university media program (e.g., Maskenbild, Kosmetik, Media Arts).
• Documentation: Provision of an official school certification ( Pflichtpraktikumsnachweis ) confirming that this internship is a mandatory requirement of your regulations.
• Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in either German or English.
• Skills & Traits: Basic foundational knowledge of hair or makeup application, impeccable personal hygiene habits, high reliability, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Mobility: Flexibility to travel to various set locations and studio environments throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
What We Offer
• Elite Portfolio Exposure: Firsthand experience working across multiple entertainment industry verticals (celebrities, magazines, television, theater).
• Industry Networking: Direct exposure to professional photographers, directors, talent, and stylists across the German media landscape.
• Structured Mentorship: One-on-one professional guidance and constructive skill-building feedback from established artists.
• Official Recognition: A formal internship certificate ( Praktikumszeugnis ) detailing your technical growth and completed hours.