- Employment
- Temporary
- 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 temporary part-time Beauty Advisor position at Clinique in a Boots retail location, offering a dynamic opportunity to combine creative expertise and technical makeup artistry with personalized customer engagement. The role encompasses in-store beauty consultations, makeup applications, product demonstrations, and participation in in-store events, while maintaining visual merchandising standards and point-of-sale operations. While makeup artistry certification or previous retail beauty experience is preferred, candidates with strong creative and technical skills and a passion for customer service are encouraged to apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized beauty consultations and makeup applications to deliver an inspirational, authentic, and welcoming customer experience
- Execute expert product demonstrations and educate customers on Clinique skincare and makeup offerings
- Maintain the highest standards of visual merchandising to ensure the counter stands out competitively
- Participate in in-store events and promotional activities to drive sales and brand awareness
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Work collaboratively with the counter team to achieve sales targets and maintain store standards
- Support inventory management and product organization at the beauty counter
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application, or equivalent amateur-level experience
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale software (preferred)
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Makeup artistry certification or previous retail beauty experience (desirable but not required)
Skills
Experience
While professional makeup artistry experience or previous retail beauty counter experience is advantageous, candidates with amateur-level creative expertise and a demonstrated passion for customer service are welcome to apply. Retail experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment is beneficial.
Education
No specific formal educational qualifications are required. Makeup artistry certification or professional training is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in York, 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
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