Kendo Makeup Artist — Retail
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Kendo
Kendo is an LVMH-owned beauty house and brand incubator that develops and commercialises prestige beauty labels for global selective retailers and Sephora channels. The organisation specialises in rapid product innovation, creative collaborations and go-to-market storytelling for brands such as Fenty Beauty, Ole Henriksen and KVD Beauty, operating with an entrepreneurial, consumer-led approach within the LVMH group.
Kendo seeks a Retail Artist for Fenty Beauty at Selfridges, London — permanent full-time role delivering makeup artistry, clienteling and sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a visible brand ambassador for Fenty Beauty on the Selfridges counter, delivering professional makeup artistry to drive personal and counter sales targets.
- Engage, inspire and convert customers through tailored consultations, product demonstrations and persuasive selling techniques.
- Build and maintain a loyal clientele through proactive clienteling, follow-up and personalised service.
- Maintain in-depth product knowledge and articulate key product benefits, shades and application techniques to customers and colleagues.
- Attend and apply initial and ongoing brand training to remain current on product launches, trends and retail initiatives.
- Collaborate with store and brand teams to ensure seamless execution of visual merchandising, housekeeping and presentation standards.
- Model exemplary personal grooming and professional conduct consistent with brand and retailer guidelines.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a department store environment representing a prestige or artistry beauty brand is essential.
- Minimum of one year’s retail experience with a demonstrable track record in beauty sales.
- Proven high-level makeup artistry capability with a portfolio or demonstrable outcomes.
- Experience building and managing a clientele portfolio.
- Excellent verbal communication, active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to presentation standards.
Skills
Experience
At least one year of retail experience in a beauty environment, ideally within a department store or prestige/artistry brand, with proven ability to build and retain a clientele and to meet sales targets.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; professional makeup artistry qualification or formal training preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Kendo operates as a fast-paced, creative incubator within the LVMH family, emphasising entrepreneurial thinking, inclusivity and storytelling. The workplace values diversity, product excellence and agility, with a strong focus on brand-driven retail experiences.
About Cerulean
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