NARS Makeup Artist - John Lewis, Oxford Street London (30 Hours)

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Makeup Artist to inspire creativity and self-expression among customers. In this dynamic role, you will engage with clients, providing personalized beauty experiences and expert makeup application. Your artistry will empower customers to embrace their unique beauty, while you exceed performance targets through exceptional service. With a focus on growth and collaboration, this position offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and artistry in the beauty sector, and make a lasting impact on customer experiences.

Benefits

30 days holiday, including bank holidays

Generous discretionary commission scheme

Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution

Enhanced parental allowance

Life Assurance up to x2 your salary

Access to Retail Trust

Annual performance and development reviews

Qualifications

• Demonstrable retail Makeup Artistry experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Use artistry skills to ensure customers leave with confidence and makeup.
• Create strong connections with customers through brand history.

Skills

Makeup Artistry

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

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NARS Makeup Artist - John Lewis, Oxford Street London (30 Hours)

Date: 30 Mar 2025

Location: London

NARS Makeup Artist

Reports to: Area Sales & Education Manager NARS
Job Location: John Lewis W1, Oxford Street London
Contract type: Permanent Contract, 30 hours per week over 4 days

Hourly rate: £13.14

MISSION

NARS inspires self-expression, creativity and artistry - bringing high-fashion, high-style and forward thinking to beauty. As a Makeup Artist you will be bringing this vision to our customers on counter. Your passion for artistry and service, along with personality, is key - we are looking for someone who is creative and able to ensure that each customer has an engaging and individual experience.

To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams:

1. Leverage our unique portfolio of Beauty brands across all 3 categories
2. Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities
3. Create a great place to work in Beauty

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Through one to one sessions and events, you will use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure that each customer goes away not only with a bag full of luxurious makeup but also the confidence to use NARS techniques to express their own personal vision of beauty. By learning our customer engagement approach you will be able to create strong connections with your customers through the brand history and high performance formulas thus securing brand loyalty to not only NARS but you as an Artist.

We’ll provide you with all the tools and training you need to ensure that you are able to express your creativity and be the best makeup artist you can be and in return we’ll expect you to be reaching and exceeding your performance targets. As a NARS Artist, you have the power to change the way a client feels about themselves through your actions, communication and the connections that you make. This will be your daily commitment to your clients and yourself.

PROFILE

• 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

The benefits you’ll love…

30 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service

Generous discretionary commission scheme

Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution

Enhanced parental allowance

Life Assurance up to x2 your salary

Access to Retail Trust

Annual performance and development reviews so you know your career is going in the right direction

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