MAC Beauty Advisor

Employment
Per-Diem
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$24–36/hour
Posted
Sep 30, 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.

MAC seeks a dynamic Beauty Advisor to deliver personalized, high-quality customer consultations and in-store experiences at its retail location. The successful candidate will execute visual merchandising displays, support promotional events and product demonstrations, and maintain comprehensive product knowledge to educate and delight customers in a fast-paced retail environment. This freelance position offers the opportunity to work within the prestigious Estée Lauder Companies portfolio whilst building expertise in prestige beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized and high-quality beauty consultations and customer service to in-store clientele
  • Execute and maintain visual merchandising displays and presentation standards across the retail floor
  • Support and execute in-store promotional events and product demonstrations to drive customer engagement and brand awareness
  • Maintain active product knowledge of brand offerings, features, and application techniques to educate customers effectively
  • Collaborate with store staff to ensure smooth floor operations and deliver an optimal customer experience during assigned shifts

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
  • Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Preferred: Previous retail or beauty industry experience
  • Preferred: Familiarity with retail sales environments and customer-facing service execution

Skills

Customer service and consultation Visual merchandising Product demonstration Beauty and makeup application Retail floor operations Team collaboration Communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

Previous retail or beauty industry experience is preferred; demonstrated ability to provide inspirational and personalized customer service is essential.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirement specified.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24 to USD 36 per hour.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.

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.

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MAC

MAC Beauty Advisor

San Francisco, USA

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