Kryolan Professional Make Up Employer Skills Academy
The Kryolan Professional Make Up Employer Skills Academy provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist skills, industry knowledge and professional experience within the creative makeup sector. Designed to support students studying Theatrical, SFX, Hair and Media Make-Up, the academy combines technical training with direct engagement from one of the world's leading professional makeup brands. Through employer-led activities and industry insight, students gain valuable experience that helps prepare them for careers across television, film, theatre, fashion and creative media.
About Kryolan Professional Make Up Employer Skills Academy
The Kryolan Professional Make Up Employer Skills Academy has been developed to help aspiring makeup artists build their technical expertise while gaining a real understanding of the professional makeup industry. Working in partnership with Kryolan, students have access to industry-led learning experiences that enhance their studies and support their future career ambitions.
Throughout their programme, students engage in specialist workshops, masterclasses and industry visits delivered by experienced makeup professionals. These activities provide valuable insight into the skills, techniques and standards required across a range of creative sectors, from theatre and television to special effects and fashion makeup.
Students learn in a dedicated Kryolan-branded environment and benefit from working with professional products used throughout the industry. The academy encourages creativity, innovation and professional development, helping students refine their techniques, build confidence and gain exposure to opportunities that support progression into employment, higher education or freelance careers within the makeup industry.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in areas including:
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Professional makeup artistry
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Theatrical and media makeup techniques
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Special effects (SFX) makeup
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Hair and creative styling
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Client consultation and communication
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Product knowledge and application techniques
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Professional standards and industry expectations
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Portfolio development and career preparation
Kryolan Professional Make-up partnered with The Sheffield College to offer students a different learning experience. The partnership includes access to 18 different workshops that explore all genres of the make-up artistry. The Employer Skills Academy caters for complete beginners to advance levels and we run regular competitions for the students. The students work with our products and learn in a Kryolan branded classroom to demonstrate a professional working environment and prepare them for the world of work. The partnership has developed our relationship with the college and that of it's students to ensure they are able to go further in their careers.
Paul Merchant, Global Head of Make-up for Kryolan
About our Employer
Kryolan is one of the world's most recognised and respected professional makeup brands, supplying products to the film, theatre, television, fashion and entertainment industries for more than 70 years. Renowned for quality, innovation and performance, the company has earned a global reputation as the brand of choice for professional makeup artists working across a wide range of creative disciplines.
Headquartered in Berlin, Kryolan develops and manufactures an extensive range of professional makeup products that are used in more than 80 countries worldwide. Its commitment to research, development and product innovation has enabled the company to remain at the forefront of the industry, supporting makeup professionals with products designed for both creative expression and technical excellence.
Through its partnership with The Sheffield College, Kryolan is helping to develop the next generation of creative talent. Students benefit from access to professional products, industry expertise, specialist masterclasses and unique learning experiences that provide valuable insight into the makeup industry. By sharing knowledge and supporting skills development, Kryolan helps students gain the confidence, experience and professional awareness needed to build successful careers in the creative and beauty sectors.
