- Location
- Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 24, 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 skilled freelance beauty advisor provides makeup application, skincare guidance, fragrance and hair consultations to deliver personalized, inspirational in-store experiences at MAC. The role combines creative and technical expertise with exceptional customer service, contributing to in-store events and maintaining premium visual merchandising standards. Certification in makeup artistry and prior retail experience are desirable but not required; the brand welcomes talented candidates eager to develop expertise in prestige beauty.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized makeup applications and skincare consultations that educate and delight customers
- Provide knowledgeable fragrance and hair consultation to support customer purchasing decisions
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events and promotions
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
- Process transactions using point-of-sale software
- Demonstrate authentic, inspirational customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate creative and technical expertise in makeup application or skincare consultation
- Strong capacity for providing personalized, authentic customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in Canada
- Certification in makeup artistry or prior retail beauty experience is preferred but not required
Skills
Experience
Retail experience in prestige beauty or makeup artistry is preferred; however, candidates with amateur-level expertise or beginner knowledge are welcome to apply if they demonstrate strong creative and technical aptitude and a commitment to developing professional skills.
Education
No specific educational qualifications required; certification in makeup artistry is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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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
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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