Freelance Makeup Artist

CHANEL; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury cosmetics company in Calgary is seeking a Freelance Makeup Artist to provide client-facing services, support sales at key retailers, and deliver tailored makeovers. The ideal candidate has retail makeup experience, can travel nationally, and is eligible to work in Canada. Join a diverse team focused on excellence and client satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Inclusive work culture

Opportunities for personal growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Mobile within the city region.
• Capable of lifting/carrying 15lbs.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Registered company with GST/HST number is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide event and sales support at key retailers.
• Create a tailor-made experience for each client.
• Engage and educate clients on CHANEL DNA and products.
• Achieve sales targets and promote cross-selling.

Skills

Retail Makeup artistry experience

Ability to work efficiently at various retail locations

Client-servicing with high standards

Building long-lasting client relationships

Job description

Freelance Makeup Artist

Location: Territory of Alberta

Reports to: Retail Excellence Lead

Contract: Temporary from January 2026 to June 2026

Your role @ Chanel:

The Freelance Makeup Artist is responsible for providing CHANEL client facing services. You will be providing event and sales support at key retailers while keeping the brand customer service, artistry, image, passion, and productivity at top of mind.

What impact you can create at Chanel:

• Create a tailor-made experience and personalized makeover service for each client using CHANEL’s experience ritual.
• Share beauty trends and CHANEL makeup techniques and tips with clients to inspire and educate.
• Achieve sales targets, promote cross-selling, retain, recruit, and grow client return rates.
• Providing consistent and excellent experience to clients across all retail locations.
• Engage and educate clients on CHANEL DNA and products.

What you will bring to the role:

• Retail Makeup artistry experience is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently at various retail locations
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Mobile within city region
• Capable of lifting/carrying 15lbs
• Ability to travel nationally (preference)
• Registered company with GST/HST number (preference)

You are energized by:

• Client-servicing following high standards of work;
• Building long-lasting client relationships;
• Providing customized CHANEL F&B experiences;
• Working with sales targets;
• Supporting during special events and company events.

What you would gain from this experience:

• Delivery of excellence in an environment that prioritizes the reputation and long term success of CHANEL
• An environment to express both your curiosity and capability, with the aim of creating sustainable long term personal and professional growth
• Working in a great environment with a wonderful team

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

CHANEL CANADA ULC. welcomes all applicants for this position. We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.