- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Clinique
Clinique, founded in 1968 and part of The Estée Lauder Companies, is a pioneering prestige beauty brand built on dermatologist-developed skincare, rigorous testing, and a promise of effective, individualized care. As an employer, Clinique offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally respected house where science, service, and innovation meet. Its teams are united by a commitment to skin expertise, inclusive beauty, and trusted client relationships, whether in retail, education, marketing, product development, or corporate functions. Employees join a culture that values precision, learning, collaboration, and the confidence that comes from helping people achieve healthy, radiant skin.
Clinique seeks a skilled Beauty Advisor for its John Lewis Exeter counter, combining creative expertise and passion for customer engagement to deliver personalized in-store experiences that educate and inspire. The role encompasses makeup application, consultative selling, visual merchandising, and collaboration on in-store events within a high-performing retail team. Certification in makeup artistry and prior retail experience are preferred, though applicants with demonstrated amateur-level expertise and a commitment to exceptional service are welcome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized in-store beauty consultations and makeovers using creative and technical expertise to educate and delight customers
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a welcoming and inspirational manner, emphasizing authentic engagement and personalized recommendations
- Achieve and maintain high standards of visual merchandising throughout the counter to differentiate the boutique from competitors
- Collaborate with the store team to execute in-store events and promotional activities that drive customer engagement and sales impact
- Process customer transactions using retail point-of-sale software and maintain accurate records
- Work flexibly across retail hours, including daytime, evening, weekend, and special event shifts in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Certification or qualification in makeup artistry, or demonstrated amateur-level experience with strong creative and technical expertise
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale (POS) software systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry and/or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are welcome to apply.
Education
Certification or qualification in makeup artistry or cosmetology is preferred but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Exeter, England, UK.
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Culture
Clinique fosters a science-led, service-oriented workplace where teams are encouraged to combine dermatological expertise with empathy and personalized care. As part of a global prestige beauty environment, the brand values inclusivity, continuous learning, and high standards of professionalism, empowering employees to help clients feel confident in their skin.
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
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