Clinique Makeup Artist

Galway County Galway Ireland

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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 Beauty Advisor at Clinique, combine creative and technical makeup expertise with genuine passion for client engagement to deliver welcoming, inspirational, and personalized in-store beauty consultations. Partner with a high-performing retail team to execute in-store events, maintain premium visual merchandising standards, and drive store performance in the prestige beauty sector. Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail beauty experience is preferred; however, candidates demonstrating strong creative and technical abilities at amateur level are equally encouraged to apply.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized makeup consultations and beauty education to customers, combining technical expertise with creative artistry
  • Execute in-store beauty events and promotional activities as part of a collaborative retail team
  • Maintain premium visual merchandising standards and store presentation to ensure competitive differentiation
  • Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently during all assigned shifts
  • Provide inspirational, authentic customer service that reflects Clinique's prestige beauty positioning
  • Work flexibly across retail hours including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and special events

Qualifications

  • Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred but not mandatory)
  • Demonstrated high level of creative and technical makeup expertise
  • Ability to deliver 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
  • Legal right to live and work in Ireland

Skills

Makeup artistry Point-of-sale software operation Customer service Visual merchandising awareness Retail sales Event execution Color theory and product knowledge

Experience

While previous experience in retail makeup or beauty consulting is advantageous, candidates with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical abilities are encouraged to apply.

Education

Formal certification in makeup artistry is preferred but not required. Secondary education or equivalent is expected.

Workplace

This position is based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland.

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Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package; comprehensive training and development programs; opportunity to work within a leader in prestige beauty with a culture that values diversity of thought and inclusive practices.

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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