Hair & Makeup Artist – Luxury Intimate Portrait Studio

Join to apply for the Hair & Makeup Artist – Luxury Intimate Portrait Studio role at Body & Soul Studios in East London.

We create luxury intimate portrait experiences for everyday women, most of whom have never done a shoot before. Your job is to design camera‑ready hair & makeup that feels like the best version of her, while holding a calm, safe space from the moment she walks in and setting her up for a life‑changing shoot.

£29,000–£35,000 base in year one (depending on experience and performance), with a 2‑day paid trial and a monthly performance bonus once fully ramped.

Design and deliver camera‑ready hair & makeup that feels like the best version of her, then stay on set to support her and the photographer for the entire shoot – protecting timing, vibe and standards every time.

• Create high‑quality, camera‑ready hair & makeup that enhances each woman’s natural beauty and fits the Body & Soul aesthetic.
• Run to hard timings: start every look on time, finish on time, and support 2‑hour sessions that run to the minute.
• Stay on set and fully engaged for the entire shoot: managing flyaways, shine, wardrobe tweaks, subtle posing adjustments and overall vibe so the guest feels supported throughout.
• Capture and upload simple behind‑the‑scenes content during the day (on phone) that showcases our transformation process without disrupting guests or timing.
• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism, helping them feel safe, seen and celebrated.
• Maintain an immaculate, calm, organized station and follow strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Learn and embody our signature look library and guest experience standards.
• Collaborate closely with photographers and Guest Experience to keep the whole studio day running smoothly.

• 95%+ of your guests are styled and handed over to photographers on time.
• Maintain a rolling 4.8+/5 average guest score for hair & makeup, with guests mentioning you by name.
• BTS content is captured and uploaded for almost every eligible session without delaying guests or overrunning.
• Your station is spotless and fully stocked at every spot‑check.
• You can independently run full styling days on our busiest days while protecting guest experience and team wellbeing.

• Professional hair & makeup experience with portfolio (soft glam / natural focus a must).
• Comfortable styling and supporting 3 guests per day on your feet most of the time.
• Strong hygiene standards and kit / product care.
• Confident capturing simple BTS content on a phone.
• Weekend availability (this role includes regular weekend shifts).

• 2‑day paid trial:
  In‑studio intensive on The Body & Soul Way plus supervised trial sessions.
• Structured 90‑day ramp with clear timing, guest‑score and BTS milestones, plus weekly coaching from your Studio Manager.
• Clear progression: a defined HMUA ladder with pay rises tied to KPIs, behaviour and craft level.
• Monthly performance bonus on top of base once fully ramped.
• Perks: team holidays and getaways, staff artwork perks, and a high‑standard in‑studio team.

Please do not call or walk into the studio to apply – we run all hiring through our application process.

Due to the intimate nature of our work with nude female clients, this role has a genuine occupational requirement for female staff under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, to ensure privacy and decency.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Photography

Compensation Range: £29K – £35K