- Location
- High Wycombe England UK
- 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 part-time beauty advisor and makeup artist position with MAC Cosmetics at John Lewis Partnership High Wycombe. The role combines creative and technical makeup expertise with personalized customer service to deliver an inspirational in-store experience. Responsibilities include conducting makeup consultations, executing in-store events, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and driving sales while working flexible retail hours across 22.5 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, inspirational makeup consultations and services to customers in a prestige beauty environment
- Execute makeup artistry with technical excellence to educate and delight customers on product application and color matching
- Collaborate with store team to create impact through in-store beauty events and product launches
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards across the MAC counter and retail space
- Operate retail point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately and efficiently during transactions
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special promotional events
- Demonstrate authentic, consultative customer service to build brand loyalty and drive sales
Qualifications
- Certification or professional qualification in makeup artistry (preferred but not required)
- Previous experience in retail makeup or beauty counter service (desirable)
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Experience with retail point-of-sale (POS) software systems
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
While formal makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience is desirable, the role welcomes applicants with amateur-level makeup experience who can demonstrate creative and technical expertise and a strong commitment to customer service excellence.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; makeup artistry certification or professional training is preferred but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in High Wycombe, England, UK, within easy reach of 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
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