Clinique Make-up Artist
- Location
- YorkNorth YorkshireUK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Clinique Beauty Advisor, 18 hrs/week, York M&S Vanguard. Part-time role combining make-up artistry with customer service excellence.
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.
Workplace
The role is situated in York, North Yorkshire, UK.
About Cerulean
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