Clinique Makeup Consultant

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 skilled makeup artist and beauty consultant will deliver personalized in-store consultations, makeovers, and product recommendations to educate and delight customers at Clinique. This role combines creative expertise and technical artistry with exceptional customer service to establish strong client relationships and drive sales. The consultant will contribute to impactful in-store events and maintain the brand's prestige visual merchandising standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized makeup consultations, demonstrations, and applications to customers in a welcoming and inspirational manner
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through authentic, personalized service and product education
• Achieve sales targets through skilled product recommendations and consultative selling
• Support in-store events and promotional activities to create customer engagement and brand impact
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the retail space reflects Clinique's prestige positioning
• Operate retail point-of-sale software and process customer transactions accurately and efficiently
• Work collaboratively as part of a high-performing store team to meet operational and aesthetic standards

Qualifications

• Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred; amateur-level experience with demonstrated creative and technical expertise also considered
• Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
• Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom (proof required at interview stage)

Skills

Experience

While previous retail makeup experience or professional makeup artistry certification is preferred, applicants with amateur-level makeup experience and demonstrated creative and technical expertise are welcome to apply. Retail customer service experience is advantageous.

Education

No formal educational qualification required. Makeup 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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