Rafha Liyana

On November 30 2024, I had an amazing opportunity to work as a Backstage Makeup Artist for Esmod Jakarta's Fashion show, together with the makeup brand company NARS as part of their crew assistant.

Here are the highlights from this experience :
- In collaboration with NARS Indonesia
- Assisted in creating runway-ready makeup looks based on designer concepts and mood boards.
- Maintained speed and precision in a high-pressure, fast-paced backstage environment.
- Supported touch-ups and coordinated final looks before models hit the runway.
- Gained hands-on experience in editorial and runway makeup execution alongside a professional beauty brand.

On October 21-23 2024, I got the chance to become a Backstage Makeup Artist for the Jakarta Fashion Week show. I got to work together with other different makeup artists who used different methods, and I got to learn from different people as well as getting to know them.

Here are the highlights of my experience :
- Prepped and applied makeup for models according to designer briefs and runway themes.
- Worked under tight schedules in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated closely with senior makeup artists, stylists, and production crew.
- Maintained hygiene standards and ensured makeup kits were clean and organized.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes and touch-ups before model lineups.

On 23 November 2023, I Assisted in makeup preparation and application for artists and supporting casts during the music video shoot of an Indonesian DJ and record production group called "Weird Genius"

From this experience, I gained knowledge of what it is like to work in a film setting.
Here are some of the highlights :
- Interpreted creative briefs to align makeup looks with the music video's different cinematic themes.
- Supported main artists and casts touch-ups and quick changes between scenes.
- Ensured continuity in makeup across different shots and filming sequences.
- Worked efficiently on-set under time constraints and changing lighting conditions.
- Gained experience in music video production environment and creative visual storytelling.