- Location
- Springfield Illinois USA
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $21.60–28/hour
- 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.
Clinique seeks a dynamic Beauty Advisor to deliver personalized in-store consultations and create inspiring customer experiences across skincare, makeup, and fragrance categories. The role combines creative and technical expertise to execute visual merchandising displays, facilitate in-store events, and educate customers on product benefits and application techniques while maintaining brand presentation standards. This on-call freelance position is staffed through Randstad at Estée Lauder Companies retail locations and requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, high-quality customer service and beauty consultations tailored to individual customer needs and preferences
- Execute and maintain visual merchandising displays and presentation standards across the retail sales floor
- Support and execute in-store promotional events and product demonstrations to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain active product knowledge across all brand offerings, including features, benefits, and application techniques to educate customers effectively
- Collaborate with store staff and team members to ensure smooth floor operations and optimal customer experience during assigned shifts
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service in a dynamic retail environment
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special promotional events
- Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, reach, bend, and move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or beauty industry experience preferred; familiarity with retail sales environments and customer-facing service execution in a fast-paced setting is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; no formal post-secondary education required.
Workplace
This position is based in Springfield, Illinois, USA, within easy reach of Chicago.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.60 to USD 28 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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