Yes! Many of our artisans work in a salon or have an independent beauty business outside of WPI. Working with WPI is a great collaborative opportunity to enhance your artistry & experiences.

We pride ourselves on our interview process and the quality of artisans we contract to work with us. Our interview + hiring process includes the following:

• Initial Zoom interview (30 minutes)

• Technical/practical interview: 60–120 minutes, depending on whether you provide hair, makeup or both. The assessment is completed remotely using a model of your choice. We provide the assessment criteria in advance, and you will receive a hiring decision at the conclusion of the interview. In some cases, applicants with an extensive and current professional portfolio may qualify for an abbreviated technical assessment.

• Contract offer and background check.

• Digital Onboarding + Orientation.

•  Bio + portfolio request in order to create your WPI website profile.

•  WPI headshot.

Yes. You must be a professionally educated or trained makeup artist and/or hairstylist according to your state guidelines. We require a minimum of 3 years of professional artistry experience, sanitation training, and the ability to work with an array of skin tones and hair types.

As a Freelance Independent Contractor for WPI you are expected to possess and maintain your professional makeup/hair kit to be equipped with all products and tools necessary to complete assigned work. It will be expected that your WPI work schedule is kept up to date via our online calendar system. (You will be trained on how to use the online calendar system.) It is required and expected that you maintain a professional appearance in accordance with industry standards as well as wear the WPI Artisan shirt to all jobs. Outside of that, all other work in order to obtain clients is done by WPI. We manage all client correspondence, sales, contracts, payments, scheduling, event coordination, marketing, legal, etc. Working for WPI is as simple as showing up and executing beautiful styles/applications and keeping your schedule up to date so we can book work for you.

WPI is proud to offer competitive compensation to our team of artisans. We pay $40—$50 per bookable hour, on-location compensation of $25 per job and gratuity. Bookable hour means the hours you are scheduled for. For example, 8:00am-12:30pm would be 4.5 bookable hours. The hourly rate we pay is based on your years of experience. You will also be reimbursed for any parking charge you incur as well as be compensated for mileage if the job location exceeds 30 miles outside of your contracted area.

WPI guarantees payment if the client should cancel their appointment outside of our cancellation policy. WPI also offers bonus opportunities for positive reviews, client referrals, and more!

We pay bi-weekly and offer both direct deposit and paper checks. You choose which option works best for you.

Yes. WPI Artisans are required to carry liability insurance and list WPI as an additional insured. We are a mobile agency, operating in other people's homes, workspaces, or venues and we need to ensure you are covered if an accident were to occur.

We have a relationship with BodyWork insurance and are able to get you a discount through them as a WPI Artisan!

In short - Yes. However, many artists work in editorial and corporate environments and do not own the rights to their work. Should you not have a website, online portfolio, or another showcase of work, you must be able to show credit of your work in professional applications, proof of beauty education, and/or demonstrate your ability to help WPI clients "Prepare For Battle".

Yes. Our clients are "on-location", as will you be. Owning transportation or having a secured and reliable form of getting from point A to point B is required.

Yes. As with all freelance opportunities, you are self-employed. WarPaint International expects you to represent its brand and your talent by presenting a professional image with an organized kit of professional supplies. You must also be equipped to work with an array of different skin tones and hair types. Please inquire if you are uncertain which supplies may meet the requirements.

Yes. Because WPI artisans provide services in private homes, workplaces and venues, all contracted professionals must successfully complete a background screening consistent with applicable laws. Candidates will receive the required disclosures and authorization materials before the screening is conducted. Background information is reviewed confidentially and considered in relation to the responsibilities of the position. The process is easy & painless.

We partner with national company Trusted Employees for our background checks. You are emailed a link to fill out a few pieces of information and then submit right online. This process takes 5 minutes and we typically have results within 1-2 business days.

We review applications daily and will reply to you within 1-2 business days.