NARS Makeup Artist - Ely's, Wimbledon (15 Hours)

SHISEIDO; London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in London is seeking a NARS Makeup Artist to deliver luxurious makeup experiences and build customer loyalty. The role includes individualized sessions, events, and using artistry skills to influence customers' confidence. Applicants should have retail makeup experience, excellent communication, and customer service skills. This is a permanent, part-time position (15 hours/week) with a competitive hourly rate and benefits, including a pension and commission.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Generous discretionary commission

Contributory pension (5% employer contribution)

Product allocation and discount

Enhanced parental allowance

Life assurance up to 2x salary

Employee referral bonuses

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Demonstrable retail Makeup Artistry experience.
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging experiences and artistry-led service.
• Use artistry skills to ensure customers enjoy a luxurious makeup experience.
• Influence how clients feel through communication and connections.

Skills

Retail Makeup Artistry experience

Excellent Communication skills

Customer Service skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork ability

Job description

Overview

ABOUT SHISEIDO

Our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Shiseido Group, founded in 1872 in Japan, is a leading cosmetics company operating in 120 countries with a diverse international team. Shiseido UK & Ireland drives digital acceleration and retail evolution in the EMEA region, supported by a network of brands across skincare, makeup and fragrance.

We are growing across skincare, makeup and fragrance with brands including NARS, Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, ULE, Gallinée, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Zadig & Voltaire and Serge Lutens. The NARS Makeup Artist role sits within this broader group, offering training, brand heritage storytelling and customer-focused artistry.

Position details

Position: NARS Makeup Artist

Reports to: Area Sales & Education Manager NARS

Job Location: Elys Wimbledon

Contract type: Permanent Contract, 15 hours per week over 2 days

Hourly rate: £13.06

Main responsibilities

• Through one-to-one sessions and events, use artistry skills and product expertise to help customers leave with makeup and the confidence to apply NARS techniques.
• Learn the brand's customer engagement approach to build connections with customers through brand history and high-performance formulas, securing loyalty to NARS and to you as an artist.
• Utilise provided tools and training to express creativity and strive to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Act as a daily commitment to clients and yourself by delivering engaging experiences and quality service.

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 2x salary
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to Retail Trust
• Annual performance and development reviews

Equality and inclusion

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 and are dedicated to equal employment opportunities and inclusive hiring practices. We provide support during applications and guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria under the disability confident scheme.

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