MAC Makeup Artist & Sales Associate
- Location
- HalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
- Employment
- Per-Diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Freelancer/On-Call Makeup Artist & Sales Associate in Halifax, NS. Prestige beauty sales role combining artistry and customer engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup consultations and demonstrations to educate and inspire customers
- Execute point-of-sale transactions and handle cash/payment processing in a fast-paced retail environment
- Collaborate with team members to execute in-store events and promotional activities
- Maintain and elevate visual merchandising standards to ensure competitive store presentation
- Deliver exceptional, authentic customer service that reflects brand values and fosters loyalty
- Work flexibly across retail hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Qualifications
- Formal makeup artistry qualification or previous retail beauty counter experience (preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application and color theory
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, personalized, and authentic customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale (POS) software systems
- Flexibility to work varied retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Legal right to live and work in Canada
Skills
Experience
While formal makeup artistry certification or prior retail makeup experience is preferred, applicants with amateur-level expertise who can demonstrate high-level creative and technical ability are welcome to apply. Retail point-of-sale experience is required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; makeup artistry certification programs or beauty industry training courses are desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
About Cerulean
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