Clinique Retail Beauty Advisor

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 dynamic Retail Beauty Advisor for freelance assignment at a Chicago retail location. The role combines creative expertise and technical product knowledge to deliver personalized in-store consultations, execute visual merchandising displays, and support promotional events. Working in a fast-paced prestige beauty environment, the advisor will collaborate with store teams to maintain high service standards and create an inspirational customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, high-quality customer service and tailored beauty consultations to in-store customers
• Execute and maintain visual merchandising displays to present products consistently and competitively throughout the retail floor
• Support and execute in-store promotional events and product demonstrations to drive customer engagement
• Maintain active product knowledge including features, applications techniques, and brand offering details to educate customers effectively
• Collaborate with store staff and team members to ensure smooth floor operations and optimal customer experience during assigned shifts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
• Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Previous retail or beauty industry experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with retail sales environment and customer-facing service execution (preferred)

Skills

Experience

Previous retail or beauty industry experience is preferred; however, demonstrated ability to provide inspirational and personalized customer service is essential.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; beauty industry certification or training is not required but may be advantageous.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.60 to USD 28 per hour.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance); wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid leave programs; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time.

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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