- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $7.25–18/hour
- 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.
The Beauty Advisor at MAC combines creative and technical expertise with a passion for delivering personalized, inspirational in-store experiences that educate and delight customers. Operating as part of a high-performing retail team, the role encompasses makeup application and consultation, in-store event execution, and the maintenance of visual merchandising standards to ensure competitive brand presentation. While formal makeup artistry certification or previous retail beauty experience is preferred, training and development support enables qualified candidates at amateur level to excel in this progressive entry point within prestige beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide welcoming, personalized makeup consultation and application services that educate and inspire customers
- Deliver authentic, inspirational customer service while building meaningful client relationships
- Execute in-store events and promotions as part of a collaborative team to drive brand impact
- Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards throughout the retail environment to maximize competitive differentiation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and manage transactions accurately and efficiently
- Work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Formal makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience preferred; amateur-level experience with demonstrated creative and technical expertise welcome
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capacity to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Legal right to work in the United States
Skills
Experience
While certification in makeup artistry and previous retail makeup experience is desirable, the role welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise alongside a passion for personalized customer engagement.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent qualification is preferred but not required; candidates with demonstrated creative talent and technical proficiency are encouraged to apply.
Workplace
This position is based in Meridian, Idaho, USA, within easy reach of Boise.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 7.25 to USD 18 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, competitive bonus program eligibility.
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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