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Smile Train

Senior Director, Major Gifts

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$123K - $150K/yr

... lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our patients with free, life-changing, comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach ...

Smile Train

... lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our patients with free, life-changing, comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach ...

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How much do lip model jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for lip model in California is $30.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $38.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lip model?

A Lip Model is a professional who specializes in showcasing their lips for commercials, advertisements, beauty products, and other forms of visual media. They are often hired for lipstick, skincare, or dental campaigns, where close-up shots of their lips are the main focus. Maintaining smooth, well-groomed lips is essential for success in this role. Lip models may work with brands, photographers, and cosmetic companies to create high-quality images and videos.

What is a typical workday like for a lip model?

A typical workday for a Lip Model often involves attending scheduled photo or video shoots, collaborating with photographers, stylists, and makeup artists to achieve the desired look for beauty campaigns or product advertisements. You may spend time in makeup, participate in product application demonstrations, and pose for close-up shots focused specifically on your lips. Flexibility is important, as shoots can vary in length and setting, and you may need to be available on short notice depending on client needs. Lip Models often work as freelancers and may handle their own scheduling, promotion, and client communications. Building strong professional relationships and maintaining your appearance are ongoing responsibilities that help advance your career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lip model?

To excel as a Lip Model, you typically need well-groomed, symmetrical lips, clear skin around the mouth, and experience or comfort in front of a camera. Familiarity with photo and video shoots, as well as the ability to follow direction from photographers or makeup artists, is often required. Professionalism, punctuality, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude during long sessions are key soft skills. These qualities are important because they ensure high-quality results for clients and help build a strong reputation in a competitive industry.

How do you become a lip model?

To become a lip model, individuals typically build a portfolio showcasing their lips and facial features, often through professional photos or by working with photographers. Success in the field also depends on having clear, healthy lips, good skin, and the ability to pose for makeup or skincare brands; some models may also need to attend casting calls or work with modeling agencies specializing in beauty or skincare. Maintaining good skincare and lip health is essential for consistent work in this niche.

How much do lip models get paid?

Lip models typically earn between $50 and $200 per hour, depending on experience, the scope of the project, and the location. Payment can also be structured as flat rates for specific campaigns or photoshoots, with some models earning additional compensation for usage rights or exclusivity.

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Infographic showing various Lip Model job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,391 per year, or $31 per hour.

Manager, Color Production, rhode

e.l.f. Beauty

Beverly Hills, CA • Hybrid

$90 - $110K/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

About the Company
 
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. 
 
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
 
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. 
 
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. 
 
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

At rhode, we are focused on creating intentional products with exceptional standards for quality, performance, and aesthetic execution. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Product Development Color Production Manager to support all color cosmetic production across complexion, lip, cheek, and eye categories.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Development (Color), this role will serve as a key technical partner throughout commercialization and production, ensuring products consistently meet approved color, texture, performance, and aesthetic standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in color cosmetics, color formulation and shading, batch evaluation, and manufacturing oversight, with a strong understanding of both Product Development and Quality processes.

What You'll Do
  • Review production batches and commercial bulk against approved standards to assess shade accuracy, texture, appearance, odor, and overall product quality.
  •  Partner closely with Product Development teams to support shade development, shade matching, and color standard management across multiple product categories.
  •  Evaluate manufacturing submissions and provide timely approvals, feedback, and corrective actions to contract manufacturers.
  •  Support day-to-day production oversight, including batch reviews, reorder approvals, and expedited manufacturing decisions.
  • Travel onsite to manufacturing facilities as needed to review production batches, support line trials, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment to approved standards.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and external manufacturing partners to investigate and resolve color, aesthetic, and production-related issues.
  • Establish, maintain, and periodically refresh approved production standards and retains to ensure consistency throughout a product's lifecycle.
  • Maintain organized archives of standards, retains, production references, and batch history documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to color consistency, manufacturing robustness, and batch approval processes.
  • Provide technical expertise on color cosmetic formulation, pigment behavior, shade development, and manufacturing variability.
  • Balance multiple project reviews, production timelines, and manufacturing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Product Development, QA or related field preferred.
  •  5-7+ years of experience in Color Cosmetics Product Development / QA, Color Formulation, Shading, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Manufacturing Support.
  • Strong understanding of color cosmetic formulation, pigment technology, shade matching, and production processes.
  • Familiarity with cosmetic commercialization, scale-up, and production troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing pilot, line trial, bulk, and production batches.
  • Exceptional visual color assessment skills and ability to identify subtle shade, texture, and aesthetic variations.
  • Knowledge of cosmetic quality systems, manufacturing controls, and batch approval procedures.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to manufacturing partners as required.
Other Details For Consideration
 
  • Location of Position: Los Angeles, California 
  • Must be a commutable distance to office in Los Angeles
  • Hybrid Model Expectation: Must be able to work 3+ days a week in the office 
  • Budgeted Hourly Rate: $90-$110K
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
The base salary range for this role is listed above. 
 
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.'s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
 
Compensation components are subject to change at the company's discretion
 
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors' discretion.
 
e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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