- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $21.60–32.40/hour
- 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.
As a freelance makeup artist for MAC, this on-call position involves delivering makeup application services, skincare advice, haircare and fragrance consultations within a retail environment. The role combines creative and technical expertise with exceptional customer service to provide a personalized, inspirational in-store experience. Artists collaborate with the sales team to execute in-store events, maintain visual merchandising standards, and drive business performance in a fast-paced luxury beauty retail setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide makeup application services and skincare consultations to customers with professionalism and creativity
- Deliver personalized haircare and fragrance recommendations aligned with customer needs and preferences
- Execute in-store events and promotional activities to drive engagement and sales
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure store appearance meets brand standards
- Operate retail point-of-sale software and process transactions accurately
- Work collaboratively with sales team to achieve store performance targets
- Demonstrate MAC brand expertise and educate customers on product benefits and application techniques
Qualifications
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
- Certification in makeup artistry or professional makeup application experience (preferred but not required)
- Expertise or willingness to develop skills in fragrance, skincare and hair consultation
- Retail experience preferred; beginner-level expertise with demonstrated creative and technical ability welcomed
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends and special events
- Right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
While prior retail makeup experience is preferred, the company welcomes applicants with beginner-level expertise who can demonstrate strong creative and technical capabilities. Experience with retail point-of-sale systems is valuable.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Makeup artistry certification or professional training is desirable but not mandatory.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 21.60 to USD 32.40 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (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 by the company.
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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