- Location
- San Jose California USA
- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $24–36/hour
- 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 to deliver personalized cosmetics consultations and exceptional in-store service at a San Jose retail location. The role combines creative beauty expertise with customer engagement, including visual merchandising execution, product demonstrations, and promotional event support. Working as a freelancer through Randstad, the successful candidate will educate clients on skincare and makeup application while maintaining elevated presentation standards in a dynamic, fast-paced prestige beauty environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized, high-quality beauty consultations and skincare advice to retail customers
- Execute and maintain visual merchandising displays and presentation standards across the sales floor
- Support in-store promotional events and product demonstrations to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge of Clinique offerings, including features, benefits, and application techniques
- Collaborate with store team members to ensure optimal customer experience and efficient floor operations during scheduled shifts
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work variable retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of legal work authorization in the United States
- Previous retail or beauty industry experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with retail sales environments and customer-facing service execution (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or beauty industry experience is preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates a track record of providing inspirational and personalized customer service in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (standard retail requirement); additional beauty or cosmetology training is advantageous but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Jose, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24 to USD 36 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.
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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