Work Experience:
Pat McGrath / Pat McGrath Labs
Full-Time Makeup Assistant to Pat McGrath & Director of Global Education and Artistry
2012–2022 | New York / Los Angeles
A decade-long collaboration with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath spanning global fashion, editorial, celebrity artistry, product development, and brand building. Progressed from full-time member of Pat McGrath’s artistry team to Director of Global Education and Artistry at Pat McGrath Labs, leading global education strategy and translating artistry, product innovation, and brand storytelling into training experiences worldwide.
Make-Up Designory (MUD)
Makeup Instructor
2008–2011 | New York
Educated emerging makeup artists through hands-on instruction in beauty, fashion, editorial, and professional makeup techniques, developing curriculum and demonstrations focused on artistry, application, and industry preparation.
MAC Cosmetics
Makeup Artist | Keyholder | MAC Pro Team Artist
2003–2008 | New York
Developed expertise in professional artistry within one of the most influential makeup brands in the industry. Worked at MAC flagship locations, participated in fashion and special projects, represented the brand for high-profile events, and contributed artist feedback to product development teams.
Jennifer Lombardo is a Los Angeles-based makeup artist whose work spans beauty, editorial, fashion, entertainment, live performance, and global campaigns. Traveling internationally for projects, Jennifer brings nearly three decades of experience and a distinctive point of view shaped by music, fashion, photography, and the transformative power of the face.
Her journey into makeup began with a fascination for image and self-expression. Growing up in New York during the MTV era and the height of 90s fashion and supermodel culture, Jennifer was inspired by the intersection of music, glamour, and individuality. Surrounded by the iconic imagery of musicians, performers, and fashion legends, she developed an appreciation for makeup as a form of storytelling—where color, texture, and transformation could create identity and emotion.
Jennifer’s artistry has taken her backstage at fashion weeks around the world, creating and executing looks for designers including Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Versace, Valentino, Givenchy, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Prada, Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, and many others. Her work extends across runway, editorial, campaigns, red carpet, press, television, live performances, and touring productions.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has collaborated with an array of talent across music, fashion, and entertainment, including Steven Tyler, Cyndi Lauper, Jessie Ware, Kathleen Hanna, Garth Brooks, James Taylor, and many more.
A defining chapter of Jennifer’s career was her decade-long collaboration with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. As a full-time member of McGrath’s team, Jennifer contributed to some of the most influential moments in modern beauty, from global runway shows and editorial imagery to product development and artistry. She later served as Director of Global Education and Artistry at Pat McGrath Labs, helping translate the brand’s creative vision into education, storytelling, and experiences for artists, retailers, and consumers worldwide.
Jennifer continues to balance brand leadership with her passion for hands-on artistry, creating makeup for talent across music, entertainment, fashion, and beauty. Whether working on a global campaign, a live performance, or an intimate editorial shoot, her approach remains rooted in the same inspiration that began it all: the ability of makeup to transform, communicate, and tell a story.
