Clinique Make-up Artist

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, inspirational in-store experiences through expert make-up application and product education. The role combines creative and technical expertise with a passion for customer engagement, encompassing point-of-sale transactions, in-store event coordination, and visual merchandising excellence. Candidates should demonstrate high-level creative capability and authentic customer service skills, with flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events.

Role & Responsibilities

• Apply make-up artistry techniques to provide personalized client consultations and enhance customer experience
• Educate customers on Clinique product benefits and usage through demonstrations and personalized recommendations
• Manage point-of-sale transactions and retail software operations with accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate and execute in-store events and promotional activities to drive sales and brand awareness
• Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure the counter displays competitively against competitors
• Contribute to a high-performing team environment and support colleagues during peak retail periods

Qualifications

• Qualification in make-up artistry or previous retail beauty counter experience (preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in make-up application at amateur level or higher
• Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
• Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
• Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom (proof required at interview)

Skills

Experience

Candidates with amateur-level make-up expertise are welcome; previous retail beauty counter experience or make-up artistry certification is preferred but not essential. The employer provides comprehensive training and development support.

Education

No formal educational qualification required; make-up artistry certification or equivalent professional qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

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.

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