Nars Makeup Artist - Boots, Braehead (30 Hours)

SHISEIDO; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in the UK seeks a Makeup Artist to provide personalized beauty experiences at Boots, Braehead. The successful candidate will empower customers through their artistry, supported by comprehensive training and an inclusive environment. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, generous holiday, and a supportive workplace culture. This is a permanent position with 30 hours of work weekly.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Discretionary commission scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Product allocation and staff discount

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance up to twice your salary

Employee referral bonuses

Access to Retail Trust

Regular performance and development reviews

Qualifications

• Proven retail makeup artistry experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Use artistry skills to empower customers with confidence.
• Build strong customer connections through brand history.
• Meet and exceed performance targets.

Skills

Retail makeup artistry experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Results-oriented mindset

Job description

ABOUT SHISEIDO

Our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World

Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is one of the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies worldwide, inspiring a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees from 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a diverse range of Skincare, Makeup, and Fragrance brands, with a projected turnover of over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage, we focus on creating high-quality, safe, and innovative cosmetics loved globally, aligned with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Shiseido is the most awarded company for innovation, with 26 FSCC Awards.

Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region, leading digital acceleration and reinventing its retail footprint in a dynamic market.

Our strategic focus includes:

1. Leveraging our portfolio of Beauty brands across all categories
2. Capturing new retail opportunities with agility
3. Making customer-driven decisions
4. Creating a great place to work in Beauty

Our core strength is Make-up, led by NARS, the No. 8 brand in the UK and globally successful. Skincare is a key growth area, with launches like Clé de Peau Beauté in Harrods and H-Beauty, and new brands such as ULE and Gallinée, focusing on sustainability and skin microbiome. We are also expanding in Fragrance with brands like Issey Miyake and Narciso Rodriguez.

Our clients include department stores, drugstores, online retailers, boutiques, and e-commerce sites.

MISSION

NARS inspires self-expression, creativity, and artistry—bringing high fashion and forward-thinking to beauty. As a Makeup Artist, you will bring this vision to life on counter, providing engaging, personalized experiences to customers through your artistry and service. You will receive comprehensive training, product discounts, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding brand.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

You will use your artistry skills and product knowledge in one-to-one sessions and events to empower customers with confidence and techniques to express their personal beauty. Building strong customer connections through brand history and product performance will foster loyalty. We will support your creativity with tools and training, and in return, we expect you to meet and exceed performance targets. Your role is to positively impact clients’ self-perception through your actions and communication.

BENEFITS

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Discretionary commission scheme
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Product allocation and staff discount
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance up to twice your salary
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to Retail Trust
• Regular performance and development reviews

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and support adjustments during the application process.

Position Details

Reference Number: 15790

Location: Boots, Braehead

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours/week over 4 days

Hourly Rate: £13.06

ABOUT NARS

Founded in 1994 in New York by François NARS, NARS is a leading makeup artistry brand known for innovation and high fashion.

The benefits are the same as listed above, emphasizing our inclusive and supportive work environment.

Profile

• Proven retail makeup artistry experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Alignment with the 'Trust8' principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands-on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success