MAC Beauty Advisor
- Location
- JohannesburgGautengSouth Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC makeup artist role at Edgars Mall of Africa, Johannesburg—deliver expert beauty services and in-store events for Estée Lauder Companies' prestige beauty brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert makeup consultation and application services to customers, tailoring recommendations to individual skin tones and preferences
- Execute in-store beauty events and product demonstrations to drive sales and brand engagement
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and product displays to ensure the store stands out competitively
- Process transactions using retail point-of-sale systems and handle cash and card payments accurately
- Collaborate with team members to achieve store performance targets and deliver consistent customer service
- Educate customers on product benefits, usage techniques, and brand heritage
- Work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events as required
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred; amateur-level experience with demonstrated creative and technical expertise also considered
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Right to live and work in South Africa (proof required at interview)
Skills
Experience
While certification in makeup artistry and previous retail makeup experience is desirable, the brand welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise alongside a passion for customer engagement.
Education
Qualification in makeup artistry or cosmetology preferred but not required; candidates with equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
About Cerulean
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