- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.75–28.55/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a skilled freelance sales associate to deliver personalized in-store consultations encompassing makeup application, skincare guidance, fragrance, and hair advice across its multibrand portfolio. The role combines creative and technical expertise with exceptional customer engagement, fostering an inspirational retail experience while maintaining premium visual merchandising standards. Ideal candidates bring retail experience or demonstrated beauty expertise, complemented by training in makeup artistry or prestige beauty consultation; entry-level professionals with strong foundational skills are equally welcome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert makeup application services, skincare consultations, fragrance guidance, and hair advice tailored to individual customer preferences and needs
- Create an engaging, welcoming, and personalized in-store experience that educates and delights customers while representing brand values authentically
- Collaborate with high-performing store teams to execute in-store events and promotional activities that drive brand engagement and sales
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and store presentation to ensure competitive differentiation and brand alignment
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Retail experience preferred; amateur-level expertise acceptable if combined with strong creative and technical skill
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software
- Ability to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in Canada
- Certification in makeup artistry and/or prior retail makeup experience is desirable but not required
Skills
Experience
Retail experience preferred, though amateur-level expertise is acceptable if accompanied by demonstrated creative and technical proficiency. Prior experience in makeup artistry, skincare, fragrance, or hair consultation is highly valued; however, candidates seeking to develop skills in these areas are encouraged to apply.
Education
Certification in makeup artistry or beauty consultation is desirable but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.75 to CAD 28.55 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive incentive compensation and commission/bonus plans (eligibility varies).
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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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