MAC MAC Retail Artist
- Employment
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sept 27, 2026
About MAC
MAC is a pioneering professional makeup authority, renowned for its artistry, inclusivity, and influential role in shaping contemporary beauty culture. Founded in Toronto in 1984 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the brand empowers employees to champion self-expression, creativity, and diversity across retail, education, product innovation, and consumer experience. As an employer, MAC offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistry meets commercial excellence, encouraging talent to develop deep product expertise, client relationships, and cultural awareness. Its heritage of supporting all ages, races, and genders continues to define a workplace built on bold ideas, collaboration, and authentic individuality.
A part-time retail artist position at MAC Cosmetics in Bluewater combining creative and technical makeup expertise with exceptional customer service. The role involves providing personalized in-store experiences, conducting makeup consultations and applications, executing in-store events, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. Training and development are provided, with qualifications in makeup artistry preferred but amateur-level experience welcome.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized, inspirational makeup consultations and applications to customers
- Conduct makeup artistry services with technical precision and creative flair
- Execute in-store events and product demonstrations to drive sales and customer engagement
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
- Operate retail point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently
- Work collaboratively with the in-store team to achieve sales targets and store objectives
- Educate customers on MAC products, techniques, and brand values
Qualifications
- Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience preferred
- Demonstrated high level of creative and technical makeup expertise
- Ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
- Capability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends, and special events
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software
- Proof of right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Skills
Experience
Amateur-level makeup experience welcome; previous retail makeup or beauty counter experience preferred but not required.
Education
Formal qualification in makeup artistry or cosmetology preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dartford, England, UK, with easy access to London.
Culture
MAC fosters a dynamic, artist-led workplace where creativity, individuality, and inclusive self-expression are central to the employee experience. The brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment in which beauty professionals are encouraged to build their artistry, connect authentically with diverse clients, and represent a bold global point of view.
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