- Location
- Belfast Northern Ireland UK
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 26, 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 seeks a creative and technically skilled makeup artist to deliver personalized, inspirational in-store experiences at its Victoria Square location. The role combines artistry with customer education, driving sales through high-impact makeup demonstrations and consultations. The successful candidate will contribute to in-store events and visual merchandising standards while maintaining the premium prestige beauty retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup application and consultation services to customers using expert technical and creative expertise
- Educate customers on makeup techniques, product benefits, and color coordination to enhance their purchasing decisions
- Execute in-store beauty events and promotional activities to drive customer engagement and brand awareness
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and product displays to align with MAC's premium brand positioning
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently to process transactions
- Deliver exceptional, authentic customer service in a fast-paced retail environment across all shifts including evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience (preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated creative and technical expertise in makeup application at professional or amateur level
- Proven ability to deliver personalized, inspirational, and authentic customer service
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Welcome applicants with amateur-level makeup experience; previous retail makeup experience or makeup artistry certification is desirable but not required.
Education
Makeup artistry qualification preferred but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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