MAC Makeup Artist
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $18–23.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
M·A·C Makeup Artist, part-time position in Columbia, MD at The Estée Lauder Companies. $18–$23.50/hr plus benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized makeup consultations and application services to customers in a retail environment
- Execute creative makeup demonstrations and styling to educate and inspire customers
- Collaborate with store team members to execute in-store beauty events and initiatives
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and brand presentation throughout the store
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately
- Engage customers authentically to understand their beauty needs and recommend appropriate products
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Proof of right to live and work in the United States
- Creative and technical expertise in makeup application (certification or professional experience preferred; amateur-level experience with strong technical skills acceptable)
Skills
Experience
While professional makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience is desirable, the company welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise and a genuine passion for beauty and customer engagement.
Education
No formal educational requirement stated; makeup artistry certification or equivalent training is preferred but not required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Columbia, Maryland, USA — conveniently close to Baltimore.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18 to USD 23.50 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, participation in a competitive bonus program. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.
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