Before the portrait, there’s a moment most people never see.

Someone walks in a little unsure. A little guarded.

And then, slowly, something settles.

We’re looking for the artist who knows how to guide that shift. Quietly. Intuitively. Before the camera ever comes out.

Vivek Narula Portrait is a high-end portrait studio specializing in Vanity Fair-style legacy portraits for women, men, couples, families and high school seniors.

We also create headshots and personal branding images for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to show up with clarity and confidence.

Our sessions are unhurried, intentional, and centered around creating a premier experience where clients feel comfortable, confident, and seen.

We’re currently inviting one or two experienced HMUAs to join our team for select portrait sessions.

What you’ll be doing

Hair and makeup for in-studio portrait sessions

Creating a calm, welcoming experience for every client

Working closely with a small, established team

What we’re looking for (please read carefully)

• You must do both hair AND makeup

• At least 8+ years of experience

• A strong portfolio (must include clean, polished and natural-to-elevated looks)

• Professional, kind, friendly, reliable and easy to work with

• You know how to read a person, not just a face

• Formal training or certification is required, but experience and a strong eye matter most

• Experience with portrait or studio work is a plus

Important

This is not high-volume work. There’s no rush. No conveyor belt.

Sessions are built around presence.

How you enter a room. How you respond to hesitation. How you help someone feel like themselves again.

That matters just as much as the final look.

To apply

Please email us at creative@viveknarula.com with:

A link to your portfolio (required)

A short introduction

Why this feels like the right fit

If this resonates, we’d love to hear from you!

You can learn more about our studio process and see other examples of our work at www.viveknarula.com

A small detail—include the word "HMUA" in your subject line, and we'll know you made it all the way here.