Kendo Retail Artist
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Kendo
Kendo Holdings operates as the creative beauty incubator within LVMH, developing and wholesaling prestige consumer brands for Sephora and selective retailers. The house manages disruptive, culturally-driven marques — including Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin — and emphasises rapid product development, strong storytelling, and an entrepreneurial, design-forward approach to beauty.
Kendo (Fenty Beauty) Retail Artist — London (Boots Stratford). Part-time 22.5 hrs/week role delivering makeup artistry, clienteling and counter sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Achieve personal and counter sales targets by demonstrating expert makeup application and persuasive selling.
- Deliver exemplary customer service and build a loyal clientele through one-to-one consultations and follow-up.
- Translate product knowledge into tailored recommendations across color cosmetics and skincare.
- Represent the brand professionally at all times, following Kendo, Fenty and retailer (Boots/Harvey Nichols) guidelines.
- Support high standards of housekeeping, presentation and visual merchandising at the counter.
- Attend initial and ongoing brand training to remain current on product ranges, launches and trends.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of retail experience in a beauty environment with a proven track record in sales.
- Previous experience working in a department store environment with a prestige or artistry-led brand is essential.
- Accomplished, high-level makeup artistry background with demonstrable application skills.
- Proven experience building and maintaining a clientele portfolio.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; high standards of personal grooming.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of retail experience in a beauty or prestige brand environment; department-store counter experience is essential and prior client portfolio development is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
Kendo, as part of the LVMH group, promotes an entrepreneurial, creative culture that prioritises product excellence and authentic storytelling. The environment is inclusive and fast-paced, valuing diversity, resilience and collaborative problem-solving.
About Cerulean
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