MAC Beauty Advisor
- Location
- Walnut Creek California USA
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $24–36/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 1, 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 Freelance Beauty Advisor in Walnut Creek, California, delivering personalized beauty consultations, product demonstrations and visual merchandising.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, high-quality customer service and beauty consultations to in-store customers.
- Execute visual merchandising displays and maintain presentation standards across the retail floor.
- Support and execute in-store promotional events and product demonstrations to drive customer engagement.
- Maintain active knowledge of MAC product offerings, features, and application techniques to educate customers effectively.
- Collaborate with store staff and team members to support smooth floor operations and an optimal customer experience during scheduled shifts.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
- Availability to work flexible retail hours, including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States upon hire or interview.
- Previous retail or beauty industry experience preferred.
- Familiarity with a retail sales environment and customer-facing service execution preferred.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, converse with customers, and handle product packaging and display materials.
- Ability to reach, bend, and move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Walnut Creek, California, USA, within easy reach of San Francisco.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 24 to USD 36 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive 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. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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