- Location
- Brussels Brussels-Capital Region Belgium
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- 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.
MAC Cosmetics seeks a passionate Make-Up Artist to inspire clients through creative makeup application and artistry while driving sales and achieving commercial targets. The successful candidate will deliver personalized, memorable in-store experiences by leveraging exceptional product knowledge, beauty expertise, and customer service excellence. This role combines makeup artistry with retail performance, requiring the incumbent to educate clients, recommend products confidently, and contribute actively to team commercial success.
Role & Responsibilities
- Apply and demonstrate makeup techniques with artistry and precision, tailoring looks to individual client preferences and skin tones
- Educate clients on product benefits, ingredients, and application techniques to build product knowledge and confidence
- Recommend products based on client needs, skin type, and makeup goals, maximizing sales opportunities and basket value
- Deliver exceptional customer service through personalized consultations and authentic engagement
- Maintain extensive knowledge of MAC product ranges, current beauty trends, and seasonal collections
- Monitor and achieve individual sales targets while maintaining luxury service standards
- Manage client relationships through follow-up communication and loyalty engagement
- Support store visual merchandising, stock management, and inventory organization
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve store performance metrics and goals
- Remain current with social media trends and leverage digital platforms to engage clients
Qualifications
- Degree or professional certification as an esthetician or makeup artist (preferred)
- 1–2 years of sales experience, preferably in luxury beauty retail
- 2–3 years of professional makeup artistry experience
- Proficiency in Dutch and English languages
- Deep expertise in luxury service delivery and personalized client experiences
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Strong knowledge of makeup trends and social media platforms
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of sales experience in the beauty industry, combined with 2–3 years of professional makeup artistry experience. Proven track record of delivering luxury service experiences and consistently meeting sales targets in a retail environment.
Education
Degree or professional certification as an esthetician or makeup artist is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
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Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package; access to top-notch training and professional development opportunities; work in a creative, inclusive, and passionate environment; employment with a global, trendsetting beauty brand.
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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