- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
About Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder is a global prestige beauty house with a legacy of innovation, elegance, and entrepreneurial spirit dating back to 1946. As an employer, the company offers the opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of admired luxury and beauty brands while upholding high standards of creativity, consumer insight, and excellence. It cultivates a dynamic, inclusive workplace where talent is encouraged to lead with imagination, collaborate across cultures, and grow through learning and mobility. Guided by its heritage and a forward-looking vision, Estée Lauder appeals to professionals seeking meaningful careers in a refined, international, and purpose-driven environment.
A skilled make-up artist at Estée Lauder combines creative expertise and technical proficiency to deliver personalized, inspirational in-store beauty consultations that educate and delight customers. The role involves collaborating with a high-performing retail team to execute in-store events, maintain visual merchandising excellence, and drive sales for prestige beauty products. While make-up artistry certification or previous retail experience is preferred, candidates with demonstrated creative and technical talent are welcome to apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert make-up application and personalized beauty consultations to customers
- Deliver inspirational, authentic customer service experiences tailored to individual client needs
- Execute in-store promotional events and beauty demonstrations to drive engagement and sales
- Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure competitive store presentation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Collaborate with team members to achieve store sales targets and performance goals
- Build customer relationships and foster brand loyalty through exceptional service
Qualifications
- Qualification in make-up artistry or previous retail beauty experience preferred, though amateur-level experience with strong creative and technical skills is acceptable
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of right to live and work in the country
Skills
Experience
Certification in make-up artistry or previous retail make-up experience is desirable; however, candidates with amateur-level experience and strong creative, technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
Education
Formal qualification in make-up artistry or cosmetology is preferred but not required; equivalent demonstrated expertise through amateur practice or self-study is acceptable.
Workplace
This position is based in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
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Culture
Estée Lauder fosters a high-performance, collaborative culture rooted in prestige beauty, innovation, and a deep understanding of consumers around the world. As an employer, the company values creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, inclusion, and continuous development, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to iconic brands while growing in a dynamic global environment.
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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