MAC Beauty Artist
- Location
- PretoriaGautengSouth Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Pretoria makeup artist role offering 173 hours, blending creative expertise with customer service in prestige beauty retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup consultations and applications utilizing creative and technical expertise to inspire and educate customers
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process customer transactions with accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events and promotional activities that drive brand engagement
- Maintain rigorous visual merchandising standards throughout the store to ensure compelling product presentation and competitive differentiation
- Deliver authentic, inspirational customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events as required
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical makeup expertise, whether through formal certification, professional retail experience, or proven amateur mastery
- Ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service consistently
- Capacity to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Right to live and work in South Africa, with proof available upon request
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in makeup artistry or retail makeup service is desirable; however, applicants with amateur-level expertise and strong creative technical fundamentals are also encouraged to apply. Familiarity with retail point-of-sale software is advantageous.
Education
Qualification in makeup artistry or equivalent professional training is preferred but not essential; passion for the beauty industry and commitment to continuous learning are valued.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
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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