
ABOUT ME
MILLY MITCHELL MAKEUP ARTIST BASED IN LEEDS, UK
A driven and professional makeup artist who is trained in all aspects of fashion/editorial, commercial, and occasion makeup. Milly has previously worked for the prestigious and iconic makeup brand, MAC Cosmetics as a retail artist and is now currently the account manager for Benefit Cosmetics. This is what she does part time alongside her freelance work.
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Milly is a highly organised and reliable individual with a strong creative flare. She has previously taken on some roles of creative direction, and has a deep passion for this side of the industry. Milly works extremely well under pressure and to tight deadlines. She is confident in communicating and has sought valuable industry experience ensuring that she is competent in her chosen field.
Milly is driven through expressing creativity with freedom and was drawn to the artistic side of makeup. Her signature style is the 'no makeup, makeup look' which she has perfected through extensive years of training as well as seeing people's responses to her work is what keeps her passion alive.
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QUALIFICATIONS
VTCT Level 2 in Hair and Media Makeup. September 2019 - July 2020
VTCT Level 3 in Makeup Artistry. September 2019 - July 2020
St. Tropez Spray Tanning Technician. September 2019 - July 2020
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Fashion, Theatrical Media Hair and Makeup Foundation Degree at University Centre Leeds. September 2020 - May 2022
FIRST CLASS HONOURS- BA Hons in Fashion, Theatrical Media Hair and Makeup at University Centre Leeds. September 2022 - May 2023
Fashion Masters, Visual Communications Pathway, Leeds Beckett University. September 2023 - September 2024.
EXPERIENCE
4.5 Years Freelance Experience (Client Facing)
Benefit Cosmetics, Account Manager April 2024 - Present
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MAC Cosmetics Retail Artist September 2022 - October 2023
Fashion, Editorial, Photoshoots with other industry professionals Collaborations - TFP
Assisted backstage at Cheshire Fashion Week, November 2021.
Assisted backstage at Simply Ladies Inc Fashion show & Awards event March 2021 & 2022.
Fashion Shows Working to a set client brief & Creative Direction
Hired by Leigh Management for a cosmetics campaign photoshoot for Glow Cosmetics London, February 2020.
Hired by Wake Bespoke for brand website content photoshoot June 2021.
PUBLISHED in 8 international magazines and featured in 4 digital exclusives
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Featured on BBC Look North for an inclusivity story June 2022.
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Hired for a International Women's Campaign for Just My Look, February 2023.
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Hired by YourHoneymoone for brand new vintage lingerie campaign, April 2023.
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Hired by ShopTiar for backstage makeup for fashion show event, October 2023
Simply Ladies Inc. Awards show.
Nominated & Finalist for Makeup Artist of the year 2021
Nominated & Finalist for Makeup Artist of the year 2022
Nominated & Finalist for Makeup Artist of the year 2023
Won Makeup Artist of the Year 2023.
AWARDS
