- Special Effects Technician
- Special Effects Designer
- Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Special Makeup Effects Artist
- Beauty Specialist
- Eyelash Technician
- Makeup Technician
- Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
- Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.
- Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
- Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.
- Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
- Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.
- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
- Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.