MAC Makeup Artist
- Location
- PretoriaGautengSouth Africa
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 26, 2026
MAC Makeup Artist position at Estée Lauder Companies, Pretoria. Part-time role combining creative expertise with prestige beauty retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized in-store makeup application services that educate and delight customers
- Combine creative and technical expertise to provide inspirational consultations and demonstrations
- Collaborate with the sales team to create impact through in-store events and promotions
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising to differentiate the store from competitors
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Provide authentic, personalized customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- High level of creative and technical makeup expertise
- Ability to work flexible retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Right to live and work in South Africa
- Makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience preferred; amateur level experience with demonstrated expertise also considered
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is desirable; applicants with amateur-level experience demonstrating high technical and creative expertise are encouraged to apply.
Education
Makeup artistry certification or equivalent professional training preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
About Cerulean
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