die Maskenbildnerin
Translation
makeup artist (female)
Examples
Die Maskenbildnerin schminkt die Schauspielerin.
The makeup artist is putting makeup on the actress.
Sie arbeitet als Maskenbildnerin am Theater.
She works as a makeup artist at the theatre.
Grammar Patterns
arbeiten als Maskenbildnerin to work as a makeup artist Sie arbeitet als Maskenbildnerin am Theater.
Similar Words
Visagistin (visagist), Kosmetikerin (beautician)
Etymology
From 'Maske' (mask) + 'Bildner' (creator/shaper) + '-in' (female suffix). Literally a 'female mask creator'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'builds' a face with a 'mask' of makeup. The '-in' suffix is a common way to form the female version of a profession.