MAC Retail Artist
- Location
- BirminghamEnglandUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- £24851.23/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
MAC Retail Artist, 37.5 hours, Selfridges Birmingham. Estée Lauder Companies seeks skilled makeup artist for prestige beauty counter.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide expert makeup application and consultation services to customers, combining technical precision with creative expression
- Deliver personalized, authentic customer service experiences that educate and inspire shoppers
- Collaborate with store team members to execute impactful in-store events and promotional activities
- Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure the counter stands out competitively within the store environment
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems and manage transactions efficiently
- Work flexibly across retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced setting
Qualifications
- Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred; amateur-level experience acceptable if demonstrating high creative and technical expertise
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work flexible retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and special events
- Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
- Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
While makeup artistry certification or previous retail makeup experience is preferred, the company welcomes applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise and a passion for delivering inspirational customer experiences.
Education
Makeup artistry qualification or relevant professional certification is desirable but not required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Birmingham, England, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is GBP 24851.23 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, commission and bonus plan eligibility.
About Cerulean
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