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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, AR
05-2017

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
Meagan Zimmerman