MAC Makeup Counter Artist
- Location
- PretoriaGautengSouth Africa
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Make-Up Artist role in Pretoria, South Africa. Part-time position offering cosmetics training and development with Estée Lauder.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert consultation and personalized make-up application services to customers
- Educate clients on product features, techniques, and best practices tailored to individual skin types and preferences
- Participate in in-store events and promotional activities to drive customer engagement and sales
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and product displays to ensure premium presentation
- Process transactions using retail point-of-sale systems
- Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve store targets
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge and stay current with MAC's cosmetic offerings and trends
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Proficiency with retail point-of-sale software
- Certification in make-up artistry or previous retail cosmetics experience preferred; amateur-level experience with strong technical and creative abilities acceptable
- Flexibility to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Proof of right to live and work in the country
- High level of creative and technical expertise in cosmetics application
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or cosmetics experience is desirable but not essential; candidates with amateur-level expertise who demonstrate strong creative and technical abilities are welcomed to apply.
Education
Certification in make-up artistry is preferred but not required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
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