Meagan Zimmerman
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Multi-faceted and passionate artist with experience in makeup and hair styling, with roughly 8 years of experience on short and feature film sets. Working additionally as HMUA for various special events and collaborated photoshoots. Seeking to continue broadening skills as a film costumer. Committed to building relationships and collaborate effectively, ensuring visual storytelling aligns with directors' visions, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail, and a safe environment for actors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Two Percent" Directed by Molly Wheat
Little Rock, AR
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Engaged with directors and actors to create looks for lead characters, encapsulating their traits and motivations through their visual presentation.
- Gathered necessary actor profile information regarding their individual needs, preferences, and allergies to ensure safe and seamless makeup application.
- Applied makeup services for a diverse cast, enhancing individual features and achieving desired looks.
- Actively survey the camera monitor and active set for continuity, necessary touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Updated character looks throughout filming to show a progression of time.
- Remove makeup and advise actors regarding skin care and preparation.
Makeup and Hair Artist/ Mentor
Arkansas Cinema Society Spring Lab
Little Rock, AR
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with the director and actors to develop signature looks that aid in visual storytelling.
- Applied makeup looks and hair styles to enhance character portrayals and ensure visual continuity.
- Guided mentee in makeup application and hair styling, providing feedback and practical advice.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight deadlines during high-demand periods.
- Monitored mentee in their assistance on set.
- Encouraged open communication to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Continually assessed own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
Makeup Artist
"Mouse" Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson
Little Rock, AR
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with the director and actors to understand their individual preferences, ensuring satisfaction with final results.
- Provided makeup application for a large and diverse clientele, enhancing individual features and achieving the desired looks of both actors and directors.
- Scheduled virtual consultations with actors to discuss their preferences, needs, and visions.
- Research various products and methods that would ensure seamless application of products, giving best effects.
- Maintained consistent character aesthetics, and duplicate makeup looks and hair styles on a daily basis.
- Engage in visual character evolution and story telling with the use of makeup.
- Remove makeup and advise actors regarding skin care and preparation.
- Engage with directors as needed for notes and updates.
Costume Designer
"Raccoon Soup" Directed by Janie Gentry
Benton, AR
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with the director and art team to develop character looks that enhance character portrayal.
- Oversaw the gathering of actor profiles to ensure costume fit, as well as actors needs and preferences.
- Researched historical fashion trends to inform costume designs and ensure period accuracy.
- Developed look books and vision boards for various character and background actors.
- Assisted in fitting sessions, providing feedback to optimize comfort and movement for performers.
- Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant clothing and accessories within budgetary constraints.
- Collaborated with hair and makeup department to align looks with specific image plans.
Hair, Makeup, SFX Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Abigail Before Beatrice" Directed by Cassie Keet
Scott, AR
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with director to determine style and personal characteristics for characters- informing their signature makeup and hair styles.
- Maintained consistent character aesthetics, and duplicated makeup looks and hairstyles on a daily basis.
- Assisted in preparing materials and tools for art and costuming, ensuring readiness for daily operation.
- Assisted lead costumer with fittings to meet actor requirements.
- Collaborated with the art and costuming team in brainstorming sessions, keeping to timelines, and adapting quickly to changes while maintaining schedule adherence.
- Actively survey the camera monitor and active set for continuity, necessary touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Researching and testing methods to create a lifelike effect using special effects makeup.
- Created realistic special effects makeup designs on various actors.
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Honey" Directed by Annalee Drain
Bryant, AR
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with the director to develop looks for various characters, encapsulating and enhancing their traits through their physical presentation.
- Applied makeup and hair services to a diverse cast, meeting their individual needs and directors expectations.
- Maintained consistent character aesthetics, and duplicate makeup looks and hair styles on a daily basis.
- Actively surveyed the camera monitor and set for continuity, necessary touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Remove makeup and advise actors regarding skin care and preparation.
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
Eclectic Gemini Marketing Video
Conway, AR
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with the director, models, and other makeup artist understand the overall vision, their preferences, and deliver tailored looks.
- Assisted in selecting appropriate products based on skin types and tones.
- Provided makeup application services for diverse clientele, enhancing individual features and achieving desired looks.
- Maintained knowledge of current beauty trends and techniques to deliver contemporary styles in regards to makeup, hair styles, and costuming.
- Collaborated with director and costumer to determine looks for models that best suit their needs and the overall vision.
- Maintained a desired aesthetic through the use of makeup, hair styling, and assisting with costuming.
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Remains" Directed by Amalia Eddings
Little Rock, AR
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Engaged with director and costume department to create looks for lead characters.
- Assisted costume department in creating looks to meet director's vision.
- Actively survey the camera monitor and active set for continuity, necessary touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Ensured a smooth and efficient workflow during quick turnarounds by coordinating with producers, and other necessary departments.
- Remove makeup and advise actors regarding skin and hair care.
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Delivery" Directed by Grant Fannin
Conway, AR
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with director and producers to develop looks for various characters.
- Adapted to individual actor preferences, needs and styles during makeup applications.
- Consistently monitored set and camera monitor for continuity, touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Created realistic special effects makeup designs to aid visual storytelling.
- Transformed actor appearances using various techniques, enhancing and creating new features.
- Removed makeup and advise actors regarding skin and hair care.
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Chandler and Holly" Directed by Hayden Tursky
Little Rock, AR
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Engaged with director, actors, and costume department to create looks for lead characters, encapsulating their traits and motivations through their physical presentation.
- Collaborated with actors to understand their specific needs, preferences, and potential product or look modifications.
- Maintained consistent character aesthetics, and duplicate makeup looks and hair styles on a daily basis.
- Actively survey the camera monitor and active set for continuity, necessary touchups, and various needs of actors.
- Remove makeup and advise actors regarding skin care and preparation.
- Collaborated with the head costumer to build looks representing lead characters.
- Supported the execution of costume changes during filming.
- Serve as both a safe advocate for the actor, when necessary, while ensuring the directors vision is realized on film.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2017
Skills
- Client consultations
- Makeup application
- Relationship building and management
- Tool, equipment, and surface sanitizing
- Styling suggestions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Two Percent" Directed by Molly Wheat
06.2025 - 06.2025
Makeup and Hair Artist/ Mentor
Arkansas Cinema Society Spring Lab
03.2025 - 03.2025
Makeup Artist
"Mouse" Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson
10.2024 - 10.2024
Costume Designer
"Raccoon Soup" Directed by Janie Gentry
08.2024 - 08.2024
Hair, Makeup, SFX Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Abigail Before Beatrice" Directed by Cassie Keet
05.2024 - 06.2024
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Honey" Directed by Annalee Drain
03.2023 - 03.2023
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
Eclectic Gemini Marketing Video
02.2022 - 02.2022
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Remains" Directed by Amalia Eddings
11.2019 - 11.2019
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Delivery" Directed by Grant Fannin
01.2019 - 01.2019
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Chandler and Holly" Directed by Hayden Tursky
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Central Arkansas