MAC Beauty Artist
- Location
- ManchesterEnglandUK
- Compensation
- £10,000–12,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sept 22, 2026
MAC Cosmetics Beauty Artist position, Trafford Centre Manchester. Part-time 15 hours/week role offering £10,000–£12,000 annually plus benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized makeup application and product consultations to educate and inspire customers
- Create welcoming, authentic in-store experiences that drive customer satisfaction and brand loyalty
- Execute in-store promotional events and seasonal campaigns in collaboration with the retail team
- Maintain visual merchandising standards to ensure compelling point-of-sale displays and brand presentation
- Operate point-of-sale software and process transactions accurately and efficiently
- Support team objectives while maintaining high performance standards in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Demonstrated creative and technical makeup expertise at professional, semi-professional, or amateur level
- Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capacity to work flexible retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Prior experience with retail point-of-sale systems
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Certification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; however, candidates with strong amateur-level experience and demonstrated creative and technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
Education
No formal educational requirement stated; makeup artistry certification is desirable but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Manchester, England, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from GBP 10,000 to GBP 12,000 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; competitive incentive compensation and commission plans (eligibility varies by role).
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