Nars Makeup Artist - Covent Garden Boutique, London (22.5 Hours)

SHISEIDO; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in London is seeking a NARS Makeup Artist to deliver artistry-led experiences and build strong customer connections. This role involves using makeup expertise to enhance customer confidence and secure loyalty. Ideal candidates will have retail makeup artistry experience and outstanding communication skills. A permanent part-time position is offered with competitive benefits including commissions and generous holiday.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous discretionary commission scheme

5% employer contribution pension scheme

Generous product allocation & discount

Enhanced parental allowance

Life Assurance up to x2 salary

Employee referral bonuses

Access to Retail Trust

Annual performance and development reviews

Qualifications

• Demonstrable retail Makeup Artistry experience is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is important.

Responsibilities

• Use artistry skills and product expertise to create connections with customers.
• Secure brand loyalty through engagement and brand history.
• Meet and exceed performance targets.

Skills

Retail Makeup Artistry experience

Excellent Communication skills

Customer Service skills

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

ABOUT NARS: Created in 1994 in New York by visionary makeup artist François NARS, NARS Cosmetics is one of the leading brands in makeup artistry. This role sits within Shiseido UK & Ireland, with NARS as the makeup artist brand on counter, delivering artistry-led experiences to customers.

Position details

Position: NARS Makeup Artist

Reports to: Area Sales & Education Manager NARS

Job Location: NARS Boutique, Covent Garden London

Contract type: Permanent Contract, 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

Hourly rate: £14.13

POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER: 15973

Main responsibilities

Through one-to-one sessions and events, you will use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure that each customer leaves with both a bag full of luxurious makeup and the confidence to use NARS techniques to express their own personal vision of beauty. By learning our customer engagement approach you will create strong connections with customers through the brand history and high-performance formulas, thereby securing brand loyalty to NARS and to you as an Artist.

We will provide you with the tools and training to express your creativity and perform at your best; in return we expect you to reach and exceed performance targets. As a NARS Artist, your actions, communication and connections will positively impact how clients feel about themselves on a daily basis.

Profile / Qualifications

• Demonstrable retail Makeup Artistry experience
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Alignment with the group’s "Trust8" working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

Benefits

• 30 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Generous discretionary commission scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution
• Generous product allocation & discount
• Enhanced parental allowance
• Life Assurance up to x2 your salary
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to Retail Trust
• Annual performance and development reviews

Equal opportunity and support

At Shiseido, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities and to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. If you need support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch. As users of the disability confidence scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the position applied to.