Chanel Makeup Artist

Location
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 8, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic luxury maison renowned for haute couture, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As a global leader in prestige cosmetics and fashion, Chanel combines rigorous standards of craft and refinement with sustained investment in retail excellence and client service. Roles are embedded in a heritage-driven, brand-centric organisation that prioritises polished presentation, continuous training and elevated customer experiences.

Chanel is hiring a Makeup Artist at Birmingham Airport. Provide luxury beauty services, consultations and drive sales in travel retail.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver bespoke makeup applications and bespoke consultations that reflect Chanel’s luxury standards and product portfolio.
  • Recommend and demonstrate beauty products to clients, translating technical product knowledge into personalised solutions and retail sales.
  • Achieve individual and boutique sales KPIs while actively contributing to team targets and commercial initiatives specific to travel retail.
  • Maintain immaculate presentation of the makeup area and counter, including merchandising, stock replenishment and visual standards.
  • Uphold rigorous sanitation and hygiene protocols for tools, brushes and products to meet brand and regulatory requirements.
  • Build long-term client relationships through follow-up, clienteling practices and accurate capture of client preferences.
  • Participate in brand training, product launches and promotional events; adapt to rotating shifts typical of airport retail operations.

Qualifications

  • Professional makeup or cosmetology certification preferred.
  • Demonstrable experience in luxury beauty retail or professional makeup artistry.
  • Right to work in the UK and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Strong interpersonal presence with polished grooming consistent with a high-end luxury brand.

Skills

Professional makeup application (day, evening, photographic/HD techniques) Colour theory and complexion analysis Client consultation and personalised recommendations Retail selling and closing techniques Clienteling and CRM fundamentals Counter merchandising and stock management Knowledge of POS systems and basic cash-handling procedures Strict sanitation and tool maintenance practices

Experience

Previous experience in a luxury beauty counter or professional makeup environment is required; 1–3 years preferred, with a proven track record of client service and sales performance in prestige retail or travel-retail settings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; professional makeup artistry or cosmetology qualification preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Birmingham, England, UK.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards where employees are expected to deliver exceptional, personalised service. The workplace emphasises continuous product education, professional presentation and a team-oriented approach to meeting discerning client expectations in fast-paced retail environments.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

A.

The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Chanel, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Beauty Advisor», «Makeup Specialist», «Cosmetics Artist», «Beauty Consultant», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.

Chanel

Chanel Makeup Artist

Birmingham, UK

Continue to the application.