Makeup Artist & Hairdresser

Marion Lee

I have over 30 years experience in the industry. My most recent work has been in Drama in various full time positions and as an additional.

I like mixing it up to keep things fresh. I started my career at Channel 9 in Adelaide, so I still work in this area occasionally, recently on Football and Cricket telecasts for Foxtel and NEP. Additionally, I have
experience working in Corporate, Commercials and Stills. Wig application and styling, plus basic SPFX are also part of my skill set.

Makeup Artist & Hairdresser

Marion Lee

Personal Information

Elwood, Vic. 3184
+61 408 748 128
contact@marionlee.com.au
Australian
She / Her

Work Experience

Type of Business

Retail

Dates

1983 - 1989

Position

Retail Assistant and Store Manager

Overview

Fresh from school and not really knowing what I wanted for a career I started working as a Retail Assistant in a One Hour Photo Processing Store. Initially the retail chain was called Fotomart and later became Rabbit Photo in Adelaide.

Training was a big part of the company culture and I was lucky to have regular weekly training sessions in customer service, staff management, stock inventory and merchandising as well as the technical side of developing photos from negatives. After a couple of years I was promoted to Store Manager, initially starting in a small store and eventually leading a team of 12, including permanent and casual staff. I learnt some great skills during this time and believe they helped me in my second career as a Makeup Artist and Hairdresser.

Type of Business

Entertainment

Dates

January 1990 - Present

Position

Hair & Makeup Artist

Responsibilities

I started my career as a Hair and Makeup Artist at Channel 9 in Adelaide, and have since worked as a Freelancer on numerous productions in a variety of roles in Makeup and Hair Departments in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.

I am confident leading a small teams as well as fulfilling supporting roles depending on the job requirements. Working for more than 30 years in the Entertainment Industry has taught me how to work with various types of personalities, be flexible and to adapt new situations quickly.

Over the years I have honed the practical skills of Makeup and Hairdressing, which also includes Wig Work and Special Effects. However a large part of my work has also included management of people, stock, scheduling and continuity supervision and has been as much a part of my role as well as the creative side. It is an area I also enjoy, as I believe if this side can run efficiently, the creative side is so much easier and fun.

Career highlights

1990 - 1998

Hair & Makeup Artist. Nine Network, South Australia

During my years at Nine I worked on many of their programs including their News Service, Children’s shows such as Here’s Humphrey and National Shows when they came to S.A such as Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Australian Grand Prix, Cricket Telecasts, The Today Show and A Current Affair. I also finished my Diploma in Art and Certificate in Hairdressing during this time.

1999 - 2000

Freelance Hair & Makeup Artist

In these years I was able to stretch my wings with the security of also being able to do the occasional shift back at Channel 9. I have been lucky enough to have continued that relationship throughout my years living in Adelaide.

I worked with most of the other Commercial Networks in programs ranging from, News, Current Affairs and Children’s TV such as “Chuck Finn” and my first feature for U.S TV “Disappearance”. TV Commercials, Theatre, Still Shoots, Weddings and even a little bit of teaching also filled in gaps during this time and still do to this day if the opportunity arises. I was also able to consolidate my hairdressing skills working in salon part-time.

2001 - 2008

McLeod’s Daughters, Series 1-8. Nine Network.

Eight years and seven series really taught me about the stamina you need to work on a drama series all on location. I discovered the deep and important bounds you can form professionally and personally working like this and continued to enjoy a different style of makeup and hairstyling from my TV studios days and was able to begin to use some more Special FX skills as well as Wig Work.

2009 - PRESENT

Following my years on McLeod’s Daughters I began to work in Victoria as well South Australia, mostly on Films and TV Series in roles from Assistant, Key Makeup/Hair, Supervisor and occasionally Designer.

I have continued to work on Additional days in between longer contracts on other Series & Films, AFL, AFLW & Cricket Sporting Telecasts, Reality, Commercials, Corporate, Events and Weddings. I moved to Melbourne in early 2019 with the plan to work a little less on longer contracts and fill in with this type of work.

A selection of the programs I have worked on at Channel Nine S.A
A selection of the variety of programs I have worked on in a short term / additional capacity

Credit List

Selected Credit List for Full Time Contracts.

2001 - 2009
Makeup / Hair Artist
2009
Makeup / Hair Artist
2009
Key Makeup / Hair Artist
2009
Makeup / Hair Artist
2010
Makeup / Hair Artist
2010
Makeup / Hair Assistant
2011
Makeup / Hair Assistant
2011
Makeup / Hair Assistant
2011
Makeup / Hair Artist
2012
Makeup / Hair Artist
2012
Makeup / Hair Assistant
2013
Makeup / Hair Assistant
2014
Makeup / Hair Artist
2014
Makeup / Hair Artist
2014
Makeup / Hair Artist
2015
Makeup / Hair Artist
2015 - 2016
Makeup / Hair Artist and Designer
2016
Makeup / Hair Artist
2016 - 2017
Makeup / Hair Artist
2017
Makeup / Hair Artist
2018
Makeup / Hair Artist
2018
Makeup / Hair Artist
2018
Makeup / Hair Artist
2019
Makeup / Hair Artist
2020
Makeup / Hair Artist
2020
Key Makeup / Hair Artist
2020
Assistant Makeup / Hair Artist
2020
Makeup / Hair Artist
2020
Key Makeup / Hair Artist
2021
Makeup / Hair Artist
2021
Makeup / Hair Artist
2022
Makeup / Hair Artist
2022
Makeup / Hair Artist
2023
Makeup / Hair Artist Key
2024
Makeup / Hair Supervisor
2024
Makeup / Hair Artist

Education and Training

I have always updated my education in specialty areas along the way in numerous short courses usually in hair, makeup or fx. However, I most recently attended Media Mentors Leadership and Management training workshop in Dec 2023. Below is a list of my more formal education.

Dates

1982

Qualification Awarded

Matriculation, Year 12

Principal Studies

English, Art, Biology, Geography, Australian History

Institution

Wilderness School, South Australia

Dates

1985 - 1987

Qualification Awarded

Management Training

Principal Studies

Customer Service, Staff Management, Stock Control, Photo Processing.

Institution

Rabbit Photo in House Training, South Australia.

Dates

1989 - 1991

Qualification Awarded

Certificate in Makeup Artistry

Principal Studies

Theatre, Film, TV and Special Effects Makeup

Institution

Jay and Jay Makeup Academy, South Australia.

Dates

1990 - 1994

Qualification Awarded

Associate Diploma of Art

Principal Studies

Major in Ceramic Sculpture

Institution

North Adelaide School of Art

Dates

1996 - 1999

Qualification Awarded

Certificate IV in Hairdressing

Principal Studies

Haircutting, Styling and Colouring

Institution

JAMM Hair Academy, South Australia.

Additional Information

I am able to supply recent Police and Working with Children Checks as well as supporting References and Certificates.

I enjoy learning and expanding my horizons and am committed to delivering professionalism, confidentially, flexibility and creativity on whatever work may come my way in any part of the world.

Personal Interests

Married. Love travelling and home-life. Mad dog lover, specially Greyounds! I was S.A Freestyle Roller Skating champion for 5 years in the 70’s & 80’s and still enjoy a skate now and then. I am interested in Tiny Homes, Architecture, Politics & Psychology.

Let’s get in touch



    I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

    Copyright Marion Lee 2024

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