- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.75–28.55/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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 makeup application, skincare advice, hair, and fragrance consultations across prestige brands in a London, Ontario location. The role combines creative expertise and interpersonal acumen to provide personalized, educational in-store experiences whilst maintaining visual merchandising standards and supporting in-store events as part of a high-performing retail team. Certification in makeup artistry and prior retail experience are preferred but not required; the company welcomes candidates with beginner expertise and provides comprehensive training in prestige beauty consultation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver inspirational, personalized, and authentic customer service through makeup application, skincare consultations, fragrance guidance, and hair advice
- Create memorable in-store experiences that educate customers and drive sales across multiple prestige beauty brands
- Maintain and execute visual merchandising standards to ensure competitive presentation and brand alignment
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events and promotional initiatives
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events as required
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate high-level creative and technical expertise in beauty application or consultation
- Strong capacity for inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service delivery
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Legal right to live and work in Canada
- Certification in makeup artistry and/or prior retail makeup experience (preferred but not required)
Skills
Experience
Retail experience is preferred; however, candidates with amateur-level expertise who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are welcomed and will receive comprehensive training.
Education
No formal educational requirement specified; makeup artistry certification is desirable but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in London, Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of Toronto.
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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 insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, commission/bonus plan eligibility (subject to plan guidelines).
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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