Kendo Retail Artist
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sept 5, 2026
About Kendo
Kendo is a dynamic beauty brand incubator within the LVMH family, renowned for creating and scaling distinctive names that shape contemporary prestige beauty. Since its founding in 2010, the company has combined entrepreneurial agility with the resources and standards of a global luxury group, fostering brands such as Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen, and KVD Beauty. As an employer, Kendo offers an inventive, fast-moving environment where creativity, commercial rigor, inclusivity, and digital fluency converge. Its teams are encouraged to challenge convention, build culturally resonant products, and contribute to a portfolio defined by innovation, authenticity, and global ambition.
Fenty Beauty Retail Artist role at Sephora Edinburgh; full-time opportunity for experienced makeup artist to drive sales and deliver brand excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute personally to brand sales targets and key performance indicators through demonstrated artistry and consultative selling
- Serve as a Fenty Beauty brand ambassador, modeling professionalism, enthusiasm, and ethical conduct in accordance with Kendo, brand, and Sephora guidelines
- Build and maintain a loyal customer base through exceptional makeup application techniques, consultative selling skills, and personalized beauty recommendations
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of makeup formulations and advise customers on product selection based on individual skin types, tones, and aesthetic preferences
- Attend brand training sessions and ongoing product education to remain current with latest collections, trends, and offerings
- Maintain consistent visual merchandising and counter presentation standards, ensuring optimal product display and brand activation
- Uphold high personal grooming standards as a visible representation of the Fenty Beauty brand aesthetic
- Foster collaborative relationships with Sephora store staff and cross-functional team members to support sales objectives
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional retail experience in a beauty or prestige brand environment
- Proven track record of sales achievement in a beauty retail setting, preferably department store or Sephora
- Accomplished makeup artistry background with demonstrated technical proficiency
- Established experience building and maintaining a client portfolio
- Excellent verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to listen actively and respond to customer needs
- Strong interpersonal skills capable of building immediate rapport and trust with diverse customer bases
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple customer interactions simultaneously
- Informed knowledge of and genuine passion for beauty, cosmetics, and beauty trends
- Familiarity with Rihanna's brand ethos and ability to communicate brand values authentically
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of retail experience in a beauty or prestige beauty environment, with a documented history of sales success in a beauty retail setting. Prior experience working with artistry-focused or prestige brands in a department store or selective retail environment is essential. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining a clientele portfolio is required.
Education
No formal educational requirement specified; however, professional beauty credentials or recognized makeup artistry certification is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Culture
Kendo offers a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where brand builders, creatives, and beauty experts collaborate to develop distinctive global beauty brands. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, it combines the agility of an independent incubator with the standards, resources, and international perspective of a luxury group. The environment values innovation, inclusivity, commercial excellence, and hands-on ownership at every level.
About Cerulean
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