NARS Retail Artist - Selfridges, Exchange Square Manchester (15 Hours)

SHISEIDO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Commission scheme

Pension

Product discount

Parental allowance

Life Assurance

Employee referral bonuses

Retail Trust

Performance reviews

Job summary

NARS, part of the Shiseido Group, is hiring a Retail Artist for Manchester. You will bring artistry and service to customers on counter, delivering personalized experiences and teaching trusted techniques.

We value creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for beauty, with a role that combines independent work and team collaboration on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Make-up artistry/retail makeup experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Alignment with NARS/SHISEIDO values and Trust8 principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers on counter with artistry expertise.
• Deliver engaging, individualized customer experiences.
• Learn brand history and high‑performance formulas to build loyalty.
• Meet and exceed personal and counter performance targets.

Skills

Make-up artistry

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Trust8 principles

Job description

Retail Artist - NARS

WHO WE ARE Sophisticated, witty and effortlessly chic, NARS embraces individuality, providing the vivid colour and luxurious texture needed to express personal visions of beauty. Created in 1994 by the iconoclastic makeup artist François Nars, the brand has become a modern cult classic, synonymous with artistry, exquisite design, richly adventurous colour and witty irreverence. With counters across the UK and Ireland and a growing network of standalone stores, NARS is the brand to join for those who want to focus on the future. We are part of the Shiseido Group, and in joining NARS you will not only receive innovative and artistry‑led training, a generous discount on our award‑winning products and the chance to be part of a fast‑growing brand – you join an incredible group network of brands, where developing our people is at the heart of our business.

YOUR NEXT ROLE

Retail Artist NARS – Selfridges, Exchange Square Manchester (15 Hours over 2 Days, Hourly Rate £12.50, Permanent Contract). NARS inspires self‑expression, creativity and artistry – bringing high‑fashion, high‑style and forward‑thinking to beauty. As a Retail 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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Being a Retail Artist brings with it diverse day‑to‑day activities. 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 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.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Make‑up artistry/previous retail makeup experience is preferred
• 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

OUR VALUES

• THINK BIG
• TAKE RISKS
• HANDS ON
• COLLABORATE
• BE OPEN
• ACT WITH INTEGITY
• BE ACCOUNTABLE
• APPLAUD SUCCESS

BENEFITS YOU'LL LOVE

• 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 so you know your career is going in the right direction

INCLUSION HEROS

Together, we can build a vibrant and dynamic team that reflects the diverse world we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation and overall success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be recognised as a disability‑confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Once you have applied for the role we will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may mean you have not been successful on this occasion. If your CV is shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. Successful applicants will be invited to at least one interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work. If you are successful at interview, you will be required to have an in‑store trade test. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

KEEN TO KNOW MORE?

• Click here to learn more about our brands
• Click here to learn more about Our Principles and The Shiseido Philosophy
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