- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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.
MAC is seeking an on-call Makeup Artist and Beauty Advisor based in Oslo, with shifts agreed from time to time according to business needs and possible work across different stores. The role covers colleague absences and key shopping periods, delivering personalised customer service, makeup services, sales, cashiering, events and counter merchandising; the expected start date is as soon as possible.
Role & Responsibilities
- Cover shifts when colleagues are on vacation, ill, in training or during key shopping periods.
- Deliver a welcoming, inspirational and personalised in-store experience that educates and delights customers.
- Guide customers through the brand's product offering and recommend products according to their needs.
- Contribute to in-store events and maintain visual merchandising standards.
- Meet individual sales targets.
- Keep the counter tidy and replenished, and ensure visual merchandising follows brand guidelines.
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and the direct manager.
- Perform services and support colleagues.
- Operate the cash register and ensure customer satisfaction to strengthen loyalty and support business financial objectives.
Qualifications
- Makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience; applicants with amateur-level experience may also be considered if they can demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise.
- Previous retail experience, preferably in cosmetics.
- Makeup or other beauty certificates are an advantage.
- Proficiency in a Scandinavian language and English, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
- Availability for retail hours, including days, nights, weekends and special events.
- Ability to take shifts at short notice.
- Enjoys helping people feel confident, elegant and happy.
- Strong social and listening skills.
- Natural storytelling ability and confidence in engaging customers.
- Team-oriented, outgoing, positive and proactive, with resilience when facing challenges.
- Solution-oriented and willing to learn from mistakes.
- Enthusiasm for developing skills and making the most of each workday.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail experience, preferably in cosmetics; previous retail makeup experience is relevant, while applicants with amateur-level experience may also be considered if they demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise.
Education
A qualification in makeup artistry is preferred; makeup or other beauty certificates are an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary; professional and personal training and development programmes; potential to grow into a temporary or permanent position; opportunities to contribute to social initiatives and community causes.
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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