- 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.
A part-time makeup artist position at MAC within Boots Glasgow Fort, combining creative and technical expertise to deliver personalized in-store beauty consultations, product demonstrations, and customer education. The role encompasses retail operations, visual merchandising, and in-store event coordination, requiring the ability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special occasions in a dynamic, high-performing team environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, inspirational in-store makeup consultations and product demonstrations to customers
- Educate customers on makeup application techniques and product benefits through engaging interactions
- Coordinate and execute in-store events and promotions to drive brand engagement and sales impact
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and point-of-sale displays to differentiate the brand competitively
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems efficiently and accurately
- Work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team to achieve store performance objectives
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or prior retail makeup experience (preferred; not mandatory)
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Qualification in makeup artistry and/or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise are also welcome.
Education
Qualification in makeup artistry is desirable but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
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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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