about me.

meet madz

Madison (Madz) is an award-winning freelance makeup artist from Melbourne with over 10 years of experience, including a few years living and working in London. Since completing her Specialist Makeup Services diploma in 2015, she has built a versatile career across fashion, advertising, television, theatre, and education.

In 2023, she was named New Force Emerging Talent of the Year at the Makeup Artist Guild Awards Asia Pacific. Madison has made her mark in Australia and England, and has also worked internationally with renowned brands and magazines in destinations such as Bali and Hawaii.

Known for her “polished underground street glam” style (coined by Julia Green), Madison blends creativity, originality, and precision in every project, leaving a lasting impression.

For collaborations, campaigns, or bookings, connect with Madison to bring your vision to life.

accomplishments

• Makeup artist for Prophetik at London Fashion Week 2023, Directed by Samantha Coles

• Winning The Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific, New force emerging talent of the year 2023

• Makeup artist for Sleeping with Jacques runway 2023, Directed by Janice Wu

• Makeup artist for Australia Hair Fashion Awards showcase runway 2022, directed by Jade Kisnorbo

• Makeup artist for L’IDÉE at Sydney’s ‘Afterpay’ Australian fashion week 2022, Directed by Jade Kisnorbo

• Makeup artist for David Jones runway showcase 2022, Directed by Jade Kisnorbo

• Junior makeup artist for Vault’s runway 2022, Directed by Janice Wu

• Senior makeup assistant for Kara Baker salon show 2022, Directed by Julia Green

• Joined Tonic hair & makeup agency end of 2021

• Makeup assistant Melbourne fashion week 2021, Directed by Kylie O’Toole

• Makeup assistant for Kara Baker salon show 2021, Directed by Julia Green

• Head of Makeup & wigs for Melbourne opera companies’ Macbeth 2021

• Makeup assistant for ‘Virgin Australia’ Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) 2019, Directed by Sarah Laidlaw

• Senior assistant for Melbourne opera companies’ Roberto Devereux 2017, Norma 2019, Fidelio 2020, Das Rheingold 2021 Directed by Julz Mayberry & Taylor Elliot.

publications

Madison’s work has been internationally published in the likes of Womens Health magazine (USA), Schön! magazine, TV week, Retreat magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, A Conscious Collection, “as if” magazine and many more.