MAC MAC Makeup Artist
- Location
- JohannesburgGautengSouth Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Makeup Artist position at Edgars Fourways in Johannesburg. Join Estée Lauder as a skilled beauty artist.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, inspirational makeup application and consultation services to customers, combining creative expertise with technical proficiency
- Educate customers on makeup techniques, product benefits, and seasonal collections to enhance their purchasing experience
- Lead and participate in high-impact in-store events and promotional activations to drive brand engagement and sales
- Maintain exemplary visual merchandising standards throughout the counter and retail space to ensure competitive differentiation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately and efficiently
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily sales targets and contribute to overall store performance
- Uphold brand standards and the prestige beauty positioning of MAC through consistent customer interactions and presentation
Qualifications
- Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated high level of creative and technical makeup expertise
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work flexible retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Right to live and work in South Africa
Skills
Experience
Amateur to professional makeup experience; retail point-of-sale experience preferred. Candidates with demonstrated creative and technical expertise are encouraged to apply regardless of formal certification.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent training preferred but not required; secondary education minimum.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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