Festival & Event Makeup Artists

Creative makeup artists for festivals, brand activations and private events across the UK. What we look for: A strong makeup portfolio Confidence creating bold, festival or editorial looks Clean, detailed application Comfortable working with the public in busy environments Weekend and event availability What you get: Paid per event Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events A supportive, creative team environment Apply for this role

Face Painters & Airbrush Artists

Face painters and airbrush artists for festivals, brand activations and private events. What we look for: Experience in face painting or airbrush artistry Clean technique and consistent results Confidence working with adults and children Speed and quality in high-energy settings Weekend and event availability What you get: Paid per event Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events A supportive, creative team environment Apply for this role

Skilled braiders for festivals and brand activations, creating bold, colourful festival styles. What we look for: Experience with Dutch braids and festival styles A creative eye for colour and accessories Quick, neat work in a fast-paced environment Happy working alongside glitter artists What you get: Paid per event Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events A supportive, creative team environment Flexible freelance work around your schedule Apply for this role

Nail artists for pop-up nail bars, festivals and brand activations. What we look for: Experience with express polish, nail decals and gems An eye for quick-turnaround, on-trend nail art Confident and friendly with the public Weekend and evening availability What you get: Paid per event Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events A supportive, creative team environment Product kits, decals and event training provided Apply for this role

Henna artists for festivals, private parties and brand activations. What we look for: Experience in henna application and design Clean, consistent, detailed work Confidence in busy event environments Weekend and event availability What you get: Paid per event Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events A supportive, creative team environment Apply for this role

Careers

Join the Luminosity Glitter Artist Team

Freelance glitter, makeup, face painting, braiding, nail and henna artists wanted for festivals, brand activations and events across the UK.

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Join the Team

Freelance Glitter Artist & Event Jobs Across the UK

Luminosity Glitter is always looking for talented, reliable creatives to join our freelance event team. We bring glitter bars, glam stations, face gems, airbrush tattoos and nail art bars to festivals, sports events, brand activations, corporate parties and private celebrations across the UK.

If you're a makeup artist, face painter, airbrush artist, hair braider, nail artist or henna artist who loves working with people and creating show-stopping looks, we'd love to hear from you.

How it works

Freelance, ad hoc work: all roles are self-employed and booked event by event, so you can fit them around your own schedule.
Paid per event: rates are agreed before each booking.
No guaranteed bookings: joining our artist pool means we'll offer you events as they come up in your area.

How to apply

Choose the role that suits you below and complete our short application form. Please include examples of your work or a link to your portfolio or social media.

We receive a lot of applications, so only successful applicants will be contacted, usually within 14 days.

Want to see the kind of events you'd be working on? Take a look at our glitter bar hire services.

Are You a Fit?

You love people

Confident and friendly, you know how to make guests feel amazing.

You've got the skills

Experience in your craft and a portfolio to show it.

You bring the energy

You thrive in fast-paced environments and keep the vibe high.

You're reliable

You show up on time, prepared and ready to deliver.

Current Roles

Creative makeup artists for festivals, brand activations and private events across the UK.

What we look for:

A strong makeup portfolio
Confidence creating bold, festival or editorial looks
Clean, detailed application
Comfortable working with the public in busy environments
Weekend and event availability

What you get:

Paid per event
Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events
A supportive, creative team environment

Apply for this role

Face painters and airbrush artists for festivals, brand activations and private events.

What we look for:

Experience in face painting or airbrush artistry
Clean technique and consistent results
Confidence working with adults and children
Speed and quality in high-energy settings
Weekend and event availability

What you get:

Paid per event
Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events
A supportive, creative team environment

Apply for this role

Skilled braiders for festivals and brand activations, creating bold, colourful festival styles.

What we look for:

Experience with Dutch braids and festival styles
A creative eye for colour and accessories
Quick, neat work in a fast-paced environment
Happy working alongside glitter artists

What you get:

Paid per event
Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events
A supportive, creative team environment
Flexible freelance work around your schedule

Apply for this role

Nail artists for pop-up nail bars, festivals and brand activations.

What we look for:

Experience with express polish, nail decals and gems
An eye for quick-turnaround, on-trend nail art
Confident and friendly with the public
Weekend and evening availability

What you get:

Paid per event
Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events
A supportive, creative team environment
Product kits, decals and event training provided

Apply for this role

Henna artists for festivals, private parties and brand activations.

What we look for:

Experience in henna application and design
Clean, consistent, detailed work
Confidence in busy event environments
Weekend and event availability

What you get:

Paid per event
Work with leading brands, festivals and high-profile events
A supportive, creative team environment

Apply for this role