MAC Make-Up Artist

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.

On-call make-up artist for MAC at a prestige beauty retailer in Bergen. This flexible, shift-based position involves providing personalized make-up consultations and services to customers, managing the counter display, achieving sales targets, and supporting in-store events. The role reports to the Counter Manager and requires proficiency in make-up application techniques combined with strong customer engagement skills.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide personalized make-up consultations and services to customers based on individual needs and preferences
• Reach individual sales targets and drive revenue performance
• Maintain counter cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines
• Administer cashiering and process customer transactions accurately
• Collaborate with team members and Counter Manager to foster a high-performing retail environment
• Participate in in-store events, promotions, and special activities
• Continuously restock products and ensure optimal counter presentation
• Build customer loyalty through exceptional service and authentic engagement

Qualifications

• Qualification in make-up artistry or previous retail make-up experience (amateur-level experience acceptable if demonstrating high creative and technical expertise)
• Prior retail experience, preferably within cosmetics or prestige beauty
• Beauty or make-up certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language and English (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic retail environment
• Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
• Capacity to accept shifts with short notice
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram (preferred)

Skills

Experience

Previous retail experience within cosmetics or beauty is preferred. Amateur-level make-up experience is acceptable provided the candidate demonstrates high creative and technical expertise in application and color theory.

Education

Formal qualification in make-up artistry or beauty certification is preferred but not essential. Secondary education or equivalent is expected.

Benefits

Competitive salary; comprehensive training and development programs across professional and personal dimensions; potential progression to temporary or permanent employment; opportunities to contribute to community and social initiatives.

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.

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