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
2025.06 - 2025.06
- 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
2025.03 - 2025.03
- 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
2024.10 - 2024.10
- 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
2024.08 - 2024.08
- 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
2024.05 - 2024.06
- 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
2023.03 - 2023.03
- 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
2022.02 - 2022.02
- 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
2019.11 - 2019.11
- 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
2019.01 - 2019.01
- 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
2017.07 - 2017.08
- 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, AR2017-05
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
2025.06 - 2025.06
Makeup and Hair Artist/ Mentor
Arkansas Cinema Society Spring Lab
2025.03 - 2025.03
Makeup Artist
"Mouse" Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson
2024.10 - 2024.10
Costume Designer
"Raccoon Soup" Directed by Janie Gentry
2024.08 - 2024.08
Hair, Makeup, SFX Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Abigail Before Beatrice" Directed by Cassie Keet
2024.05 - 2024.06
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Honey" Directed by Annalee Drain
2023.03 - 2023.03
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
Eclectic Gemini Marketing Video
2022.02 - 2022.02
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Remains" Directed by Amalia Eddings
2019.11 - 2019.11
Hair and Makeup Artist
"Delivery" Directed by Grant Fannin
2019.01 - 2019.01
Hair and Makeup Artist/ Assistant Costumer
"Chandler and Holly" Directed by Hayden Tursky
2017.07 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Central Arkansas