Module 12: Working as a Freelance MUA

In this capstone module, you’ll learn how to thrive as a freelance makeup artist, honing the business acumen necessary to succeed in the industry. You’ll gain the knowledge to establish your business, attract clients, and operate professionally across multiple sectors.

From building your portfolio and creating invoices to understanding insurance and tax requirements, this module provides the professional skills that complement your artistry.

Why This Module Matters

Freelance makeup artistry is as much about business as it is about creativity. This module ensures you have the tools to present yourself professionally, secure work, and build a sustainable career.

• Learn the essentials of setting up a freelance business.
• Build and share your professional portfolio.
• Gain skills in invoicing, record-keeping, and insurance.
• Develop strategies for finding and retaining clients.

By the end, you’ll be confident operating as a professional freelancer with solid business practices to support your artistry.

What You’ll Learn

• Establishing a Freelance Business
  Learn how to choose a business name and establish core practices for starting a business.
• Building a Professional Portfolio
  Create a polished portfolio and website that showcase your skills to potential clients.
• Business Practices & Professional Conduct
  Understand invoicing, taxation, insurance, and the ethical responsibilities of an MUA.
• Strategies for Gaining Clients
  Explore ways to promote yourself across weddings, fashion, theatre, film, and TV.

What You’ll Do

• Establish Freelance Business Foundations
  Establish the foundations of a freelance makeup business.
• Build a Digital Portfolio
  Build and present a professional digital portfolio featuring your strongest work.
• Apply Core Business Practices
  Apply core business processes, including invoicing, taxation, and insurance.
• Develop Client Strategies
  Develop strategies to gain clients across weddings, fashion, film, and theatre.

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 12, you will:

• Establish the foundations of a freelance makeup business.
• Build and present a professional digital portfolio.
• Apply core business practices, including invoicing, taxation, and insurance.
• Develop strategies to gain clients across weddings, fashion, film, and theatre.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our tutors will support you in translating your artistry into a career. From reviewing your portfolio to answering questions about business practices, they’ll ensure you’re prepared to succeed as a freelance MUA.