Location: In-office (daytime only)
Schedule: ~30 hours/week (approx. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM), lunch provided
Duration: ~6 weeks (may be slightly shorter or longer based on testing/demo needs)
Compensation: $30/hour (1099 contractor), paid weekly
About Overlay
Overlay is building the world’s first intelligent makeup robot—reimagining beauty application through robotics, perception, and design. As a venture-backed, pre-launch startup, we’re defining a new category of personal robotics at the intersection of self-expression and engineering. Our system operates directly on the human face, requiring an unprecedented level of precision, safety, and real-world robustness.
We’re a small, highly technical team working in person in Oakland—building something that does not yet exist, and making it real. This role will give you a glimpse inside an early-stage hardware startup.
The Role
We’re seeking a highly reliable, detail-oriented individual to serve as a makeup model and tester for an innovative robotic makeup application device. This is an in-office, hands-on role working closely with our product and engineering teams during live testing and demonstrations.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a primary model for live makeup application using our robotic device
- Sit for extended periods during testing and demo sessions
- Participate in multiple makeup application/removal cycles per day
- Provide clear, thoughtful feedback on comfort, usability, and results
- Act as a live demonstration model for internal and external presentations
- Help maintain consistency across testing sessions and documentation (including photos/video)
What We’re Looking For
- Extremely reliable with consistent weekday daytime availability starting at 9AM
- Comfortable with repeated makeup application and removal throughout the day
- Comfortable being on display as a live demonstration model (minimal speaking required)
- Able to sit still for extended periods
- Strong communicator for providing clear, constructive feedback
- Willing to maintain a consistent hairstyle throughout the duration of the contract
Preferred Attributes for Current Testing Needs
- Age range: 25–35
- Skin tones within light to tan range (for testing our current foundation colors)
- No facial piercings
- No visible tattoos when wearing a standard t-shirt
- Clear, healthy skin and comfort participating in repeated cosmetic testing
Additional Details
- This is a temporary, in-office contractor role (~30 hours/week)
- Paid weekly as a 1099 contractor
- Lunch provided daily
- No prior modeling experience required, but helpful
How to Apply
Please send:
- Resume
- A short introduction
- Recent headshots (professional not required)
Note: This role involves frequent, live testing of makeup application using a robotic system, including multiple applications/removals per day and participation in live demonstrations.