Job Description

Junior Makeup Artist & Beauty Consultant – Luxury Retail

Location:
London
Schedule: Full-time (approx. 40–45 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Retail schedule including weekends and event support

PLEASE READ THE FULL JD BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a London-based luxury beauty brand known for redefining modern makeup through high-performance formulations and personalised beauty experiences.

They are seeking a Junior Makeup Artist & Beauty Consultant to join their London retail team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a UK retail or customer-facing environment and a genuine passion for makeup and beauty, but who may still be early in their professional beauty career.

You do not need to be an established professional makeup artist to be considered. Formal makeup or beauty training is desirable but not essential. What is important is a genuine interest in makeup, confidence working with customers, an eye for colour and beauty, and the ability and willingness to learn.

The role combines makeup application, beauty consultation, retail sales and store support within a premium client environment.

Application Process & Qualifying Questions

Please read the job description carefully and ensure you meet the requirements. You must answer all of the following questions within your covering letter when submitting your application:

1. Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without restrictions?
   
   Our client does not offer visa sponsorship.
2. Are you able to work a full-time retail schedule, including weekends, events and flexible shifts as required?
3. What experience do you have with makeup application or beauty products, and do you have a makeup portfolio, social media page or examples of your work that you can share?
   
   Please provide a link where available. If you do not have a formal portfolio or online examples, please state this rather than leaving the question unanswered.
4. What are your salary expectations?
   
   You must provide a specific annual figure or range. Responses such as market rate, negotiable or open to discussion will result in automatic disqualification.
5. What is your current availability/notice period?

Applications that do not answer all of the above questions may not be reviewed and will be disqualified.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the brand within its London retail location and at selected off-site events.
• Welcome and engage clients, understanding their individual beauty needs and preferences.
• Provide personalised product recommendations and beauty consultations.
• Perform makeup applications and demonstrate products confidently.
• Learn and support the brand's bespoke beauty experiences, including personalised shade creation.
• Develop strong knowledge of the brand's products, techniques and services.
• Support retail sales and work towards individual and store sales targets.
• Build positive relationships with clients to support repeat business and brand loyalty.
• Support in-store events and promotional activities.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and visual merchandising.
• Assist with day-to-day store operations, including stock management and inventory organisation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider retail team to provide an excellent client experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous UK work experience, ideally within retail, hospitality, beauty or another customer-facing environment.
• A genuine passion for makeup, beauty and customer service.
• Some practical experience or confidence applying makeup, whether professionally, through training, freelance work or independently.
• Confidence engaging with customers and recommending products.
• An interest in developing product knowledge, makeup techniques and colour theory.
• A commercial mindset and willingness to work towards sales targets and KPIs.
• A warm, engaging and professional communication style.
• Reliability and the ability to work effectively within a retail team.
• Strong personal presentation appropriate to a premium beauty environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Previous luxury beauty experience is advantageous but is not required.

Makeup & Beauty Skills

You do not need to be an established professional makeup artist. However, you should have a genuine interest in makeup and be comfortable developing your skills in areas including:

• Makeup application and product demonstration
• Complexion and colour matching
• Basic contouring, highlighting and eye/lip application
• Product recommendation and consultation
• Colour harmony and personalised shade selection
• Working with different skin tones and client preferences

We are particularly interested in candidates who are creative, coachable and keen to develop their technical makeup and product knowledge.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous UK retail or customer-facing work experience is required.

Experience in beauty retail, cosmetics, luxury retail, makeup artistry or a related environment is advantageous but not essential

Professional Makeup Training – Desirable, Not Essential

Formal training in professional makeup artistry or beauty therapy is an advantage but not required

Relevant training may include:

• VTCT / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Makeup Artistry or Beauty Therapy
• ITEC or CIDESCO beauty qualifications
• Accredited makeup artistry academy certification
• Professional training from recognised beauty brands or institutions

Candidates without formal qualifications will still be considered where they can demonstrate genuine makeup ability, enthusiasm for beauty and the potential to develop.

On Offer

• Opportunity to begin or further develop your career within luxury beauty retail
• Competitive package
• Dynamic retail environment combining makeup, sales and personalised beauty experiences
• Exposure to bespoke beauty services and premium client experiences
• Opportunity to develop product knowledge and makeup artistry skills
• Full-time role within a growing luxury beauty business