- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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.
A skilled makeup artist role combining creative and technical expertise with customer service excellence to deliver personalized, educational in-store experiences at MAC. The successful candidate will work as part of a high-performing retail team, executing in-store events and maintaining visual merchandising standards while representing the brand at prestige beauty level. Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail beauty experience is preferred but not required; candidates with amateur-level experience and demonstrated creative technical skills are welcome to apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational, personalized makeup artistry services and consultations to customers
- Execute in-store makeup demonstrations and beauty events to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and product displays to align with brand positioning
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately and efficiently
- Educate customers on product benefits, application techniques, and MAC brand values
- Work collaboratively within a high-performing retail team to achieve store targets and KPIs
- Demonstrate authentic, welcoming, and customer-centric service during all retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred)
- Amateur-level makeup experience with demonstrated creative and technical expertise (acceptable)
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry and/or previous retail makeup experience is desirable; however, applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
Education
Formal qualification in makeup artistry is preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, 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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