Chanel Make Up Artist
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, Chanel is recognized for exacting standards of craftsmanship, artistic direction and client service; it invests in technical training and cultivates a culture that blends creativity with commercial excellence.
Chanel — Make Up Artist (Full‑time, Printemps Haussmann, Paris). Permanent role delivering luxury makeup services and client consultations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver professional in‑store makeup services and personalised consultations to a discerning clientele at the Printemps Haussmann location.
- Drive retail sales through product recommendations, look creation, and follow‑up clienteling to build long‑term client relationships.
- Maintain expert product knowledge across makeup and skincare lines and translate technical information into elegant client advice.
- Ensure impeccable hygiene, sanitation and presentation standards for tools, treatment areas and product displays.
- Manage appointments, client records and aftercare recommendations; support digital booking and CRM processes as required.
- Contribute to visual merchandising, stock replenishment and boutique readiness to reflect the Chanel brand aesthetic.
- Participate in brand training, seasonal launches, promotional events and masterclasses; represent Chanel at in‑store activations.
Qualifications
- Professional certification or diploma in makeup artistry, cosmetology, or equivalent vocational training.
- Proven ability to advise and sell within a luxury retail or beauty environment; client‑focused demeanour.
- Fluent interpersonal skills with polished presentation and exceptional customer service.
- Strong knowledge of skin types, color theory and contemporary makeup techniques.
- Availability to work retail hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel between events as required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of professional experience as a makeup artist or beauty consultant, ideally within luxury beauty or prestige retail environments.
Education
Cosmetology or professional makeup artistry certification; formal vocational training preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel fosters a disciplined, creative workplace where technical excellence and refined client service are paramount. Employees operate in a highly collaborative, detail‑driven environment that values training, brand stewardship and elevated guest experiences.
About Cerulean
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