JENNIFER ELLIS
Makeup Artist. Hair Stylist. Creative Director.

FREELANCE - WILL TRAVEL ANY DISTANCE FOR THE RIGHT JOB

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis is a highly sought-after Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Educator, and Creative Director. With a passion for inspiring and empowering others, she has left an indelible mark in the beauty industry.

Renowned for her immaculate application skills and calming energy, Jennifer's clients find themselves at ease, ready to shine on set. Her talent lies in delivering flawless looks that perfectly match the vision of each project. Jennifer's expertise in complexions, bone structure, colour, product formulations, and ingredients allows her to create signature styles suitable for motion, print, or stage work.

Jennifer's work has adorned the billboards of New York Time Square and graced the pages of prestigious publications like British Vogue, Marie Claire Australia, and Vogue Italia. She has a loyal celebrity clientele, and is trusted by brands including Sony, Schwarzkopf, Wella, Disney, Bio Oil, Trinny London, & Roadshow Entertainment. Her ability to create flawless skin and feature-enhancing makeup has earned her several international awards. Working across California, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Australia, Jennifer is always ready to travel for the right job.

Jennifer is a multi-award winning, international artist.

  • WINNER - Best Before & After Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • WINNER - Best Before & After Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘20-21

  • WINNER - Best Lip Art Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘20-21

  • WINNER - WA Makeup Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘21

  • WINNER - Best Natural Beauty Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘19

  • WINNER - Best Lip Art Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘19

  • WINNER - Best Before & After Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘18

  • WINNER - Best Men’s Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘18

  • WINNER - Best Natural Wedding Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘18

  • WINNER - Customer Choice Award - Oneflare ‘16

  • RUNNER UP - Best Natural Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - Best Lip Art Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - Best Eye Makeup Art Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - Best Before & After transformation Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - Best Eco-friendly Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - WA Makeup Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘22

  • RUNNER UP - Best Before & After transformation Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘19

  • RUNNER UP - Best Glamour Makeup Artist of the Year Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘19

  • RUNNER UP - Best Men’s Makeup - International Beauty Awards ‘19

  • RUNNER UP - Best Special Effects Makeup Worldwide - International Beauty Awards ‘18

  • FINALIST - Australian Beauty Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘22

  • FINALIST - Australian Editorial Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘22

  • FINALIST - Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘19

  • FINALIST - Best Makeup for a Music Video - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘19

  • FINALIST - Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘18

  • FINALIST - State Makeup Artist of the Year for WA & NT - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘18

  • FINALIST - Educator of the Year - Asia Pacific Makeup Artist Guild Awards ‘18

  • NOMINATED - Telstra Business Woman of the Year - both ‘17 & ‘18 


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Versatility is Jennifer's forte, as showcased on the runways of major fashion events such as Fashion Week, Pierott's Model Search, Captivate, Melbourne Fashion Aid, and Perth Fashion Festival.

Not limited to fashion, Jennifer has made her mark in film, television, music videos, and pageantry. Her talent contributed to the success of the award-winning short film "Scarlet Sapphire," acclaimed at various film festivals worldwide. Additionally, she worked on iconic projects like Disney's "The Lion King," handling makeup and wigs for the theatrical production.

Perth Makeup Artist applying makeup

Behind the Scenes for Billboard Feature, New York Time Square

Behind the Scenes for L'Amour Magazine Feature, Paris

In her desire to inspire and support others, Jennifer established her own successful International Beauty and Business Educational program, earning recognition as Australasian Educator of the Year Finalist, 2018. She conducts train-the-trainer sessions at various Australian TAFE campuses, empowering beauty instructors to elevate the skills taught to industry newcomers. Jennifer also served as Beauty Editor for The Bare Truth Magazine, sharing her wisom in directing shoots, writing articles, and supporting her team of writers.

With her professional, friendly demeanor, and team-oriented mindset, Jennifer Ellis has become a favourite among industry professionals and clients alike. As a beauty trailblazer, she continues to share her passion for makeup artistry and empower others to achieve their dreams.

You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @TheJenniferEllis