Chanel Freelance Makeup Artist
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Chanel seeks a Freelance Makeup Artist in Calgary to provide luxury beauty services, consultations and event makeup for boutique clients.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and luxury beauty. As a privately held global luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with refined service, operating boutiques and beauty counters worldwide and maintaining a strong emphasis on brand heritage and client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver bespoke makeup applications and consultations for clients in boutique and at off-site events, ensuring services align with Chanel’s aesthetic and standards.
- Conduct thorough skin and colour consultations to recommend Chanel products and create personalised looks for day, evening and bridal occasions.
- Represent the brand at trunk shows, masterclasses, private appointments and promotional activations, providing a polished, professional presence.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets through expert product recommendations, upselling and conversion of consultations into product sales.
- Maintain merchandising standards, product knowledge and counter presentation; ensure stock rotation, replenishment and accurate inventory records.
- Adhere to rigorous sanitation, hygiene and safety protocols for tools, testers and work areas.
- Collaborate with boutique management and marketing teams to support campaigns, appointments and special events.
- Provide feedback on client preferences and market trends to inform local merchandising and product assortments.
Qualifications
- Professional diploma or certification in makeup artistry, cosmetology or esthetics, or equivalent professional training.
- Valid work authorization to perform freelance/contract work in Canada.
- Portfolio demonstrating technical versatility across beauty, bridal and photographic makeup.
- Impeccable personal presentation and a strong service orientation consistent with luxury retail standards.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends and event-driven hours.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in luxury cosmetics retail, freelance makeup services or backstage/photographic environments, with proven client-facing and sales performance.
Education
Diploma or professional certificate in makeup artistry, cosmetology or esthetics preferred; equivalent professional experience acceptable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 4 luxury roles are listed in Calgary on Cerulean. Across the Alberta region, Cerulean lists 9 open positions — 1 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 210 open roles in Canada, including 5 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement, creative excellence and meticulous attention to detail, where client service and product knowledge are paramount. The work environment values professionalism, continuous learning and collaboration across retail and beauty teams.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.