- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea England UK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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.
A highly skilled makeup artist combining creative and technical expertise with genuine passion for people to deliver a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience. The role encompasses customer education and delight, participation in high-impact in-store events, and maintenance of premium visual merchandising standards. Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is preferred, though amateur-level expertise combined with demonstrable technical proficiency is welcome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert makeup consultation, application and advice tailored to individual customer needs and skin concerns
- Deliver inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
- Execute in-store events and activations as part of a high-performing team to drive impact and engagement
- Maintain visual merchandising excellence and ensure the counter consistently meets premium brand standards
- Utilize retail point-of-sale software to process transactions accurately and efficiently
- Work across varying retail hours including days, evenings, weekends and special event periods
Qualifications
- Qualification or certification in makeup artistry, or equivalent professional makeup experience in a retail setting
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
- Proven capacity to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry or professional retail makeup experience is preferred; applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are also encouraged to apply.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent professional qualification preferred; formal education requirements not mandated for applicants with strong demonstrable expertise.
Workplace
This position is based in Shoreham-by-Sea, England, UK, within easy reach of Brighton.
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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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