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Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Oct 10, 2025

Join Sephora in Cologne, Germany as a Makeup Artist. Full-time position offering rewarding compensation, benefits, and a vibrant work culture. Apply now!

Overview

Sephora, a trailblazer in the prestige beauty retail sector, is a part of the esteemed LVMH Group since 1997. Originating in Limoges, France in 1969, Sephora has consistently redefined beauty retail with its innovative approach. With a global presence spanning 35 countries and a workforce of 56,000, Sephora connects customers with an unparalleled selection of nearly 500 brands, including its own Sephora Collection. The company is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a vibrant community of beauty enthusiasts.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide active support and expert advice to customers in the makeup department.
  • Embody the Sephora Attitude: Welcoming, Knowing, Closing.
  • Sell products by leveraging in-depth product knowledge and building customer relationships.
  • Share knowledge about products, trends, and beauty news.
  • Continuously develop personal expertise and share it with the team.
  • Conduct beauty classes and manage the Beauty Hub.
  • Develop team looks to support brands, trends, and animations.
  • Ensure product presentation aligns with visual merchandising standards.
  • Maintain assortment and merchandise on the sales floor.
  • Prepare products for sale and ensure the sales floor is fully stocked.
  • Clean furniture and products on the sales floor.
  • Manage warehousing and stocking of goods.
  • Support merchandising updates and conduct inventories.
  • Operate the cash register and perform additional daily business tasks.

Qualifications

  • Completed training in the makeup field (minimum 6 months).
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in the makeup department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with customers. Mature experience in retail, consulting, and customer interaction. Good knowledge of the beauty industry and trends. Fluency in English or German. Communicative, reliable, and organized. Team spirit with an open, motivating, and friendly manner.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years in a professional makeup environment.

Education

Completed training in the makeup field (minimum 6 months).

Workplace

This position is based in Cologne, Germany. Cerulean lists 10 open roles in Cologne, including 1 posted recently. In Germany as a whole, Cerulean currently features 382 open positions, with 14 posted this week.

Benefits

Rewarding compensation with an attractive salary package. Generous time off, including a 4-day workweek. Staff discounts, fitness partnerships, and a robust company pension plan. Continuous learning opportunities and career growth support.

Culture

Sephora fosters a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. The company provides a supportive environment where authenticity is embraced, and the strength of differences fuels collective spirit. Employees are encouraged to innovate and lead, contributing to a fulfilling work experience.

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.