Nars Makeup Artist - Selfridges, London (22.5 Hours)

SHISEIDO; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join SHISEIDO as a NARS Makeup Artist in London, where you'll inspire creativity and confidence through artistry. Benefit from a vibrant work culture, extensive training, and generous benefits including holidays, commissions, and discounts on premium products, all while being part of a rapidly growing brand.

Benefits

30 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous discretionary commission scheme

5% employer contribution pension scheme

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrable retail Makeup Artistry experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Use artistry skills to ensure each customer leaves with confidence and makeup.
• Create strong connections through brand history and high-performance formulas.
• Reach and exceed performance targets consistently.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Customer Service

Makeup Artistry

Team Collaboration

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 range of Skincare, Makeup, and Fragrance brands, with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage, Shiseido creates high-quality, safe, and innovative cosmetics loved worldwide, aligning with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Notably, Shiseido is the most awarded company in innovation with 26 FSCC Awards.

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

Our growth strategy focuses on four pillars:

1. Leveraging our unique 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 strengths include Make-up, led by NARS, the No. 8 brand in the UK, and a global success. Skincare is a priority for expansion, with new launches like Clé de Peau Beauté in Harrods and H-Beauty, along with brands like Drunk Elephant, ULE, and Gallinée. We are also expanding in fragrance with brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Zadig & Voltaire, and Serge Lutens.

Our clients include department stores, drugstores, online pure players, and specialty stores, with four boutiques and three e-commerce websites.

MISSION

NARS aims to inspire self-expression, creativity, and artistry, bringing high fashion and forward-thinking to beauty. As a Makeup Artist, you will deliver this vision through engaging, personalized customer experiences, utilizing your artistry and product knowledge.

Joining NARS means receiving innovative training, generous product discounts, and being part of a rapidly growing brand within the Shiseido Group, where developing talent is a priority.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Using your artistry skills, you will conduct one-on-one sessions and events, helping customers express their beauty vision and fostering brand loyalty. You will be supported with all necessary tools and training and are expected to meet or exceed performance targets. Your role is to positively influence clients' self-perception through your actions, communication, and connections.

Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Discretionary commission scheme
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Product allocation & discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life Assurance (up to 2x salary)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to Retail Trust
• Annual performance and development reviews

Position reference number: 15682

Location: Selfridges, London

Contract: Permanent, 22.5 hours/week over 3 days

Hourly rate: £14.70

ABOUT NARS

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

The benefits offered include:

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Discretionary commission scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Product discounts and allocations
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life Assurance up to 2x salary
• Referral bonuses
• Access to Retail Trust
• 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