In‑Studio Hair & Makeup Artist

At Body & Soul, we create luxury intimate portraiture experiences for everyday women in East London – most of whom have never done a shoot before.

We’ve already guided over 1,900 women through this experience. For many, it’s been the most important, confidence‑shifting thing they did that year.

Our mission is to help women see themselves as powerful, worthy and beautiful in real life and on camera.

If you want to be part of a tight in‑studio team and push your styling craft to a world‑class standard, keep reading.

Your Mission

As our in‑studio Hair & Makeup Artist, your mission is to design camera‑ready hair & makeup that feels like the best version of her, hold a calm, safe space from the moment she walks in, and stay on set for the entire shoot. Managing the details (flyaways, shine, wardrobe, subtle posing tweaks) so sessions run on time and she feels supported, confident and truly seen from first brush stroke to final frame.

What You Will Do

• Create high‑quality, camera‑ready hair & makeup that enhances each woman’s natural beauty and fits the Body & Soul aesthetic

• 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 your 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, organised 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

Within your first 90 days, you’ll ramp from supervised support into independently running full styling days and on‑set assistance, while hitting our timing, guest‑feedback and BTS standards.

How We’ll Know You’re Winning

• Almost every guest is ready for the photographer on time, without us having to rush

• Guests consistently leave glowing feedback about you by name. We aim for a “5‑star experience” as standard  

• You grab quick behind‑the‑scenes clips on your phone for most shoots without slowing the day down

• Your station is spotless, stocked and calm every time we walk past

• You can independently run full styling days on our busiest days while protecting guest experience and team wellbeing

This Role Is For You If…

• You love being busy, moving and on your feet all day

• You get genuine satisfaction from hitting tight timings and following checklists

• You care deeply about women feeling powerful and beautiful in their own skin

• You’re in a season of life where you want to go all‑in on your craft, even if that means long, intense days rather than “perfect balance”

• You like clear standards, honest feedback and being held to numbers on timing, quality and guest experience

• You thrive in a high‑standard, direct, team‑first environment

This Role Is Not For You If…

• You’re looking for a desk job, long breaks, or a slow, quiet pace instead of fast‑moving studio days on your feet

• You need strict 9–5 Monday–Friday hours and guaranteed weekends off – our schedule includes regular weekends and set shoot days

• You’re uncomfortable holding space for women in vulnerable, emotional moments

• Capturing beautiful, Instagram‑worthy video of our guests having the time of their lives – while you’re on set helping the photographer – doesn’t appeal to you

Requirements

• Professional hair & makeup experience with portfolio (soft glam / natural focus is essential)

• 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)

Training, Growth and Perks

• Structured 90‑day ramp: Clear timing, guest‑feedback and BTS milestones, plus weekly coaching from your Studio Manager

• Clear progression: A defined HMUA ladder with pay rises tied to your results, behaviour and craft level – not politics or tenure

• Performance bonus: Monthly bonus on top of base once fully ramped, based on your timing, guest feedback and BTS coverage

• Perks: Team holidays and getaways, staff artwork perks, plus a high‑standard in‑studio team that genuinely wants you to win

Our guests are women, often shooting nude or semi‑nude, and you’ll be part of an all‑female studio floor team for their comfort and safety.

How To Apply

Just click “Apply” on this page and complete the short application form (about 5 minutes).

To keep things fair and organised, we review all applications through our online form. Please apply there rather than dropping into the studio so our floor team can stay focused on our guests.

If you want to push your styling craft to the top of what’s possible and help us build the best portrait studio experience in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

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.