- 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.
The Estée Lauder Companies seeks a skilled freelance makeup artist for its prestige MAC brand in Tampa, Florida. This on-call position combines creative cosmetic artistry, skincare consultation, and fragrance expertise to deliver personalized, inspirational in-store experiences that educate and delight customers. The successful candidate will execute visual merchandising standards, collaborate on in-store events, and maintain sales excellence through authentic customer engagement in a fast-paced retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert makeup application, skincare consultations, fragrance guidance, and hair advice to deliver personalized in-store experiences that educate and delight customers
- Execute high-level creative and technical cosmetic artistry while demonstrating product knowledge and brand positioning
- Collaborate with the in-store team to execute promotional events and in-store activations that drive sales and engagement
- Maintain exemplary visual merchandising standards throughout the point-of-sale area and display zones to ensure competitive differentiation
- Process transactions accurately using retail point-of-sale software while maintaining compliance with company protocols
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application, skincare, fragrance, or hair consultation
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service consistently
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Proof of right to live and work in the United States
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
Skills
Experience
Retail experience in cosmetics, beauty, or prestige goods is preferred; however, applicants with amateur-level creative and technical expertise who can demonstrate exceptional customer service acumen are equally welcome. Prior experience working in a customer-facing retail environment is advantageous.
Education
Certification in makeup artistry or beauty consultation is desirable but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
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), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.
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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