- Location
- Manchester England UK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- 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.
As a skilled makeup artist consultant for Clinique, this role combines creative expertise and technical proficiency to deliver personalized, inspirational in-store beauty experiences that educate and delight customers. The consultant collaborates with high-performing retail teams to orchestrate in-store events, maintain visual merchandising excellence, and uphold the brand's competitive positioning within the prestige beauty sector. Certification in makeup artistry and prior retail makeup experience are desirable but not required; the employer welcomes candidates with amateur-level expertise who demonstrate strong creative and technical capability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized, inspirational, and authentic makeup consultations and beauty services to customers
- Deliver exceptional customer service with focus on education and product knowledge
- Participate in in-store events and promotional activities to drive brand engagement and sales impact
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation to differentiate against competitors
- Operate retail point-of-sale software and manage transactions accurately
- Work collaboratively within a high-performing retail team to achieve store objectives
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated high level of creative and technical expertise in makeup application
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Amateur-level makeup experience accepted; professional certification or prior retail makeup experience preferred.
Education
Qualification in makeup artistry or cosmetology is preferred but not required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Manchester, 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
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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