Nars Makeup Artist - Harrods, London (22.5 Hours)

SHISEIDO; London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious cosmetics company is seeking a NARS Makeup Artist in London. This role highlights the importance of creativity, customer connection, and makeup artistry expertise. The position offers flexible hours, professional training, and an engaging work environment, ideal for individuals passionate about beauty.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous discretionary commission scheme

Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution

Product allocation & discount

Enhanced parental allowance

Life Assurance up to twice your salary

Employee referral bonuses

Access to Retail Trust

Annual performance and development reviews

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one sessions and events to help customers feel confident.
• Build strong customer connections through product knowledge and brand history.
• Meet and exceed performance targets while transforming clients' perceptions.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Makeup Artistry

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 in the world, inspiring a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a diverse portfolio of Skincare, Makeup, and Fragrance brands, with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido continuously creates high-quality, safe, and innovative cosmetics that are deeply loved worldwide, aligning with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Notably, Shiseido is the most awarded company in innovation, with a record 26 FSCC Awards.

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

Our strategic focus includes:

1. Leveraging our unique portfolio of beauty brands across all categories
2. Remaining agile to capture new retail opportunities
3. Making customer-driven decisions
4. Creating a great place to work in beauty

Our strengths include Make-up, led by NARS, the No. 8 brand in the UK market with global success. Skincare is a key expansion area, with significant growth potential in the UK & Ireland, exemplified by launches like Clé de Peau Beauté in Harrods and H-Beauty. Drunk Elephant, acquired in 2021, brings a unique voice and formulations. In 2023, we plan to launch ULE, a skincare brand emphasizing sustainability, and expand Gallinée, acquired in 2022, focused on skin microbiome.

We are also expanding rapidly in fragrance with brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Zadig & Voltaire, and Serge Lutens.

Our distribution channels include high-street retailers, department stores, drugstores, online pure players, and specialty stores. We operate 4 boutiques and 3 e-commerce websites.

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 through your artistry and service. Your passion, creativity, and personality are key to ensuring each customer leaves confident and inspired.

Joining NARS offers innovative training, generous product discounts, and the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand within the Shiseido group, which values development and growth of its people.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Using your artistry skills and product knowledge, you will conduct one-on-one sessions and events to help customers feel confident in their beauty choices, employing NARS techniques to express their personal vision of beauty. Building strong customer connections through brand history and high-performance formulas will foster loyalty to NARS and you as an artist.

We will equip you with all necessary tools and training to excel creatively. Your role involves meeting and exceeding performance targets, transforming clients' perceptions and feelings about themselves through your actions, communication, and connections. This daily commitment benefits both your clients and your personal growth.

Benefits

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

Position Reference Number: 15644

NARS Makeup Artist

Reports to: Area Sales & Education Manager NARS

Location: Harrods, London

Contract: Permanent, 22.5 hours/week over 3 days

Hourly Rate: £14.85

ABOUT NARS

Founded in 1994 in New York by François NARS, NARS Cosmetics is a leading, respected brand in makeup artistry.

The benefits you'll enjoy include 30 days holiday, discretionary commissions, pension contributions, product discounts, parental leave, life insurance, referral bonuses, access to Retail Trust, and career development reviews.

PROFILE

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