- Location
- Milton Keynes England UK
- 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 maternity cover beauty consultant position at Clinique within John Lewis Milton Keynes, working 30 hours across 4 days. The role combines creative and technical expertise with personalized customer service, delivering makeup artistry consultations, conducting in-store events, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. While formal makeup artistry certification or retail experience is preferred, applicants with demonstrable amateur-level expertise and strong interpersonal skills are welcomed and will receive comprehensive training within a prestige beauty environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, consultative makeup artistry services that educate and inspire customers
- Execute makeup applications utilizing creative and technical expertise to enhance customer experience
- Develop and execute in-store events and campaigns in collaboration with the team to drive sales impact
- Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards throughout the beauty counter to ensure competitive differentiation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently during transactions
- Provide authentic, customer-centric service aligned with Clinique brand values and prestige beauty standards
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capacity to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Makeup artistry experience or previous retail makeup counter experience is desirable; however, applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
Education
Makeup artistry qualification or equivalent professional certification is preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Milton Keynes, England, UK, within easy reach of London.
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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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