MAC Beauty Advisor
- Location
- Tsawwassen British Columbia Canada
- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 28, 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 freelance beauty advisor for MAC Cosmetics delivers personalized in-store consultations encompassing makeup application, skincare guidance, hair, and fragrance expertise. The role combines creative technical proficiency with exceptional customer engagement to create inspirational retail experiences, coordinate in-store events, and maintain premium visual merchandising standards. While makeup certification and prior retail beauty experience are preferred, the employer welcomes candidates with amateur-level expertise and a commitment to developing specialized skills.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide customized makeup application, skincare, hair, and fragrance consultations to customers in a welcoming and inspirational manner
- Deliver authentic, personalized customer service that educates and delights while reflecting the prestige beauty ethos
- Coordinate and execute in-store events and promotional activities as part of a high-performing team
- Maintain premium visual merchandising standards throughout the retail space to ensure competitive differentiation
- Operate retail point-of-sale software efficiently and accurately
- Work flexibly across varying retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup artistry, skincare, fragrance, or hair consultation (certification preferred but amateur-level expertise welcomed)
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Ability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Legal right to live and work in Canada with proof available upon request
Skills
Experience
Retail beauty experience preferred, including makeup application or cosmetics sales; however, candidates with amateur-level expertise and strong customer service capability are equally welcome.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent professional qualification desirable but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada, within easy reach of Vancouver.
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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