- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
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.
A makeup artist and beauty advisor role at a prestige cosmetics retailer combining creative and technical expertise with personalized customer service. The position involves providing in-store makeovers, educating customers on product application, supporting visual merchandising standards, and participating in promotional events in a fast-paced retail environment. Part-time, flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and special events.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized makeup consultations and application services to customers
- Conduct in-store makeup demonstrations and product education sessions
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and contribute to in-store event execution
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems efficiently and accurately
- Collaborate with the team to achieve store performance targets and maintain a welcoming brand environment
- Assist with inventory management and product merchandising
Qualifications
- Certification or professional training in makeup artistry preferred
- Demonstrated high-level creative and technical makeup expertise
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
Skills
Experience
Previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, amateur-level experience combined with demonstrated creative and technical proficiency is acceptable.
Education
Certification in makeup artistry or cosmetology is desirable but not required; professional training in makeup application is valued.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Grays, England, UK, with easy access to London.
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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.
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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