Sephora Seasonal Retail Associate
- Location
- Santa Monica California USA
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $22.60–26/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora is hiring a Seasonal Retail Associate in Santa Monica for a flexible, non-guaranteed-hours, part-time role scheduled from October 5 through January 10, with expected hours of 0–14 per week. The associate supports client service, sales goals, store operations, order fulfillment, visual merchandising, and a safe, inclusive shopping environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the team in delivering outstanding client experiences and achieving sales goals.
- Manage inventory, replenish stock, fulfill orders, and maintain operational standards.
- Support visual merchandising by ensuring accurate promotional setups and executing events.
- Help foster an inclusive, open culture where everyone feels empowered.
- Follow company policies and help maintain a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience.
Qualifications
- Retail, hospitality, or client-focused experience preferred.
- Available for a variable schedule averaging 0–14 hours per week, based on business needs.
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays during peak retail periods.
- Available to be scheduled from October 5 through January 10.
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent in attendance.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Santa Monica, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22.60 to USD 26 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits, subject to eligibility.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Sephora, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Seasonal Sales Associate», «Seasonal Client Associate», «Seasonal Store Associate», «Seasonal Retail Assistant», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.