MAC Makeup Artist

Glasgow Scotland UK

Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
24, 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.

The Makeup Artist delivers personalized customer experiences at MAC’s Silverburn store in Glasgow, contributes to in-store events and maintains visual merchandising standards. This is a part-time role for 15 hours over 2 days.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience that educates and delights customers, drawing on makeup artistry expertise and a passion for people.
  • Collaborate with the team on in-store events to create impact.
  • Maintain the store’s visual merchandising standards so it stands out from competitors.

Qualifications

  • A makeup artistry qualification or previous retail makeup experience is preferred; applicants with amateur-level experience are welcome if they can demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise.
  • Ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service.
  • Availability to work retail hours, including days, nights, weekends and special events, in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
  • Proof of the right to live and work in the country must be provided if invited to interview.

Skills

Makeup artistry Creative expertise Technical expertise Personalized customer service Retail point-of-sale software Visual merchandising

Workplace

This position is based in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

The setting Scotland

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Benefits

The role offers training and development and a benefits package.

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.

About Cerulean

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