- Location
- San Diego California USA
- 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.
As a makeup artist for MAC, this role combines creative and technical expertise with personalized customer engagement in a retail environment. The successful candidate will deliver in-store consultations and makeovers, execute visual merchandising standards, and collaborate with teammates on promotional events and sales initiatives. While makeup artistry certification or prior retail experience is desirable, the brand welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who demonstrate strong technical ability and customer-service acumen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide consultative makeup artistry services including personalized consultations, color matching, and application demonstrations
- Educate customers on product benefits, application techniques, and shade recommendations to drive informed purchases
- Execute point-of-sale transactions with accuracy and professionalism using retail software systems
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and display integrity throughout the store
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events, product launches, and promotional activities
- Work flexibly across retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Makeup artistry certification or prior retail makeup experience (preferred)
- Amateur-level makeup knowledge with demonstrated creative and technical expertise
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in the United States
Skills
Experience
While certification in makeup artistry or prior retail experience is desirable, the role welcomes candidates with amateur-level makeup knowledge who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise.
Education
No specific educational requirement stated; makeup artistry certification is preferred but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Diego, California, USA.
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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
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