Chanel Makeup Artist
Chanel seeks a Makeup Artist for its New Bond Street boutique in London. Provide luxury make-up services and client consultations.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic, independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, Chanel is known for rigorous standards of craftsmanship, a strong commitment to heritage and creativity, and investment in training and retail excellence across its global boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised makeup consultations and application services to clientele in a high-end retail environment.
- Recommend and sell Chanel beauty products by applying expert product knowledge and tailoring solutions to skin type, tone and lifestyle.
- Manage client appointments, build and maintain a client book, and proactively follow up to nurture long-term relationships.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets while accurately recording transactions and service details in the store system.
- Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene and sanitation for brushes, tools and testers; ensure compliance with brand presentation guidelines.
- Support visual merchandising and stock management for the beauty counter, including replenishment and merchandising of testers.
- Participate in brand training, product launches and team briefings; mentor junior staff when required.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification in makeup artistry, cosmetology or equivalent vocational training preferred.
- Proven experience in luxury beauty or high-end retail environments, with demonstrable client-facing success.
- Strong retail sales aptitude with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused demeanour and polished presentation.
Skills
Experience
Several years of professional experience as a makeup artist or beauty consultant, preferably within luxury cosmetics or premium department store environments. Experience building a repeat client base and achieving sales targets is expected.
Education
Vocational qualification or diploma in makeup artistry, beauty therapy, or cosmetology, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK. Cerulean lists 463 open roles in London, including 12 posted recently. The broader England area accounts for 583 active listings on Cerulean, 14 of which are new. In UK as a whole, Cerulean currently features 621 open positions, with 18 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement, creativity and exacting quality where client service and product expertise are paramount. The workplace emphasises continuous training, craftsmanship and a collaborative retail environment that upholds the brand's heritage and aesthetic standards.
About Cerulean
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