MAC Beauty Advisor

About MAC

MAC is a pioneering professional makeup authority, renowned for its artistry, inclusivity, and influential role in shaping contemporary beauty culture. Founded in Toronto in 1984 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the brand empowers employees to champion self-expression, creativity, and diversity across retail, education, product innovation, and consumer experience. As an employer, MAC offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistry meets commercial excellence, encouraging talent to develop deep product expertise, client relationships, and cultural awareness. Its heritage of supporting all ages, races, and genders continues to define a workplace built on bold ideas, collaboration, and authentic individuality.

MAC Beauty Advisor in Brighton delivering personalized makeup artistry and customer education in a high-paced retail environment. The role combines creative expertise with retail fundamentals, encompassing in-store consultations, product demonstrations, point-of-sale operations, and visual merchandising initiatives. This part-time position (15 hours, 2 days per week) is ideal for dynamic individuals seeking entry into prestige beauty retail with a commitment to exceptional customer experiences and competitive standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational, personalized makeup consultations and tutorials demonstrating technical expertise and creative flair
• Educate customers on product benefits, application techniques, and skincare compatibility to drive informed purchasing decisions
• Execute point-of-sale transactions with accuracy and professionalism using retail POS systems
• Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events, activations, and seasonal campaigns
• Maintain visual merchandising displays and product presentation standards to align with brand positioning
• Build customer relationships and loyalty through authentic, consultative engagement
• Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events

Qualifications

• Certification or professional training in makeup artistry (preferred but not essential)
• Demonstrated high level of creative and technical makeup expertise
• Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
• Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
• Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
• Legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Skills

Experience

While professional makeup artistry certification or retail makeup experience is preferred, applicants with demonstrated amateur-level expertise who can showcase strong creative and technical capabilities are welcome to apply. Retail customer service experience is advantageous but not required.

Education

Makeup artistry certification or equivalent professional training is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.

Culture

MAC fosters a dynamic, artist-led workplace where creativity, individuality, and inclusive self-expression are central to the employee experience. The brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment in which beauty professionals are encouraged to build their artistry, connect authentically with diverse clients, and represent a bold global point of view.

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