MAC Makeup Artist
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Makeup Artist, Part-Time, Calgary AB – Creative beauty retail role in prestige cosmetics at Cross Iron Mall.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized, inspirational makeup consultations and tutorials to customers in-store
- Demonstrate makeup application techniques and product knowledge to educate customers on MAC offerings
- Collaborate with the team to execute in-store events and promotional activities
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards and product displays throughout the beauty counter
- Process customer transactions using retail point-of-sale software
- Work flexibly across retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate high-level creative and technical makeup expertise (professional certification or retail experience preferred; amateur-level experience considered if skills are evident)
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Experience with retail point-of-sale (POS) software systems
- Flexibility to work retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Right to live and work in Canada
Skills
Experience
Amateur level makeup experience welcomed; professional makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup counter experience is preferred but not required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; makeup artistry certification or equivalent training preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
About Cerulean
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