- 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 personalized beauty consultations across makeup application, skincare advice, fragrance, and hair services in a luxury retail environment. The role combines creative expertise with technical product knowledge to create an inspirational in-store experience while supporting high-performance store teams in visual merchandising and in-store events. Ideal candidates possess makeup artistry certification and/or prestige beauty retail experience, though beginner-level expertise combined with strong customer service capabilities is equally welcomed.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup application, skincare consultations, fragrance guidance, and hair advice to customers
- Deliver welcoming, inspirational, and authentic customer service that educates and delights patrons
- Collaborate with store team members to execute in-store events and maintain high visual merchandising standards
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately
- Work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Contribute to achieving store sales targets and maintaining competitive market positioning
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate high-level creative and technical expertise in beauty or related field
- Proven capacity to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of legal right to live and work in Canada
Skills
Experience
Retail experience in prestige beauty, cosmetics, or luxury goods is preferred. Applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative, technical, and customer service expertise are encouraged to apply. Prior experience with luxury brand ambassadorship or beauty retail environments is valued.
Education
Makeup artistry certification is desirable but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is standard.
Workplace
The role is situated in Toronto, Ontario, 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 programs and commission/bonus eligibility
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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