MAC Makeup Artist Consultant

Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Sept 22, 2026

MAC Beauty Advisor position in London, UK. Part-time retail role combining makeup artistry expertise with customer service excellence at prestige beauty leader Estée Lauder Companies.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide inspirational, personalized makeup artistry services and consultations to customers
  • Execute in-store makeup demonstrations and beauty events to drive customer engagement and sales
  • Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and product displays to align with brand positioning
  • Operate retail point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Educate customers on product benefits, application techniques, and MAC brand values
  • Work collaboratively within a high-performing retail team to achieve store targets and KPIs
  • Demonstrate authentic, welcoming, and customer-centric service during all retail hours including evenings, weekends, and special events

Qualifications

  • Qualification in makeup artistry or previous retail makeup experience (preferred)
  • Amateur-level makeup experience with demonstrated creative and technical expertise (acceptable)
  • Proven ability to deliver inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service
  • Capability to work retail hours including days, evenings, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with retail point-of-sale software systems
  • Right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Skills

Makeup application techniques Customer consultation and communication Retail point-of-sale software Visual merchandising Creative artistry Product knowledge Event execution Sales techniques

Experience

Certification in makeup artistry and/or previous retail makeup experience is desirable; however, applicants with amateur-level experience who can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise are encouraged to apply.

Education

Formal qualification in makeup artistry is preferred but not mandatory.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

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.

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MAC Makeup Artist Consultant

London, UK

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