MAC Makeup Artist

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.

As a skilled beauty advisor for MAC, this on-call freelance role combines creative expertise and personalized customer engagement to deliver an inspiring in-store experience at the Palladium location in Prague. The position requires proficiency in makeup application and the ability to support high-impact in-store events whilst maintaining elevated visual merchandising standards. Ideal candidates demonstrate creative talent, technical makeup knowledge, and a genuine passion for prestige beauty retail, with training and development provided by a leader in the global beauty industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, inspirational makeup consultations and applications to customers in-store
• Educate customers on MAC products and makeup techniques to enhance their purchase decisions
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and product displays to differentiate the store from competitors
• Participate in in-store events and brand activations to drive sales and customer engagement
• Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately
• Work collaboratively as part of a high-performing retail team to achieve sales and service targets
• Work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events

Qualifications

• Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
• Creative and technical expertise in makeup application
• Ability to work retail hours flexibly, including nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with retail point-of-sale (POS) software
• Proof of right to live and work in the Czech Republic

Skills

Experience

Makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, applicants with amateur-level creative experience and demonstrable technical expertise are welcome to apply.

Education

Makeup artistry certification or equivalent training preferred; secondary education minimum.

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.

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