Beauty jobs in United Kingdom

About Us

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 as the result of acquiring three unique brands - bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With 1,600 employees in 22 countries, we're a truly global business with a presence in all key geographies. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide. We are backed by Advent International, one of the world's largest and most successful private equity firms, well known for their investments in Lululemon and Olaplex.

We are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. Let's face forward together!

About Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier empowers women all over the world to express and embrace their individual beauty. Inspired by Laura's philosophy "What makes you unique makes you beautiful", we're on a mission to create naturally flawless faces through renowned artistry techniques and truly iconic products. With a large range of Cosmetics, Skincare, Body & Bath, and Fragrances to be proud of, Laura Mercier is designed for all ages and skin types.

About the Role

As a Makeup Artist, you will embody Laura's philosophy, educating our customers on our award-winning products and sharing our techniques. We are looking for both passion and personality, Artists who put exceptional customer service at the forefront to ensure each customer receives a first-class experience.

We are part of the Orveon Group, and in joining Laura Mercier you will not only receive innovative and artistry-led training, you will also join an incredible group network of brands, where developing our people is at the heart of our business.

• Reports To: Account Manager, Laura Mercier
• Location: John Lewis Cambridge
• Shift Pattern: Retail
• Contract Type: 15 hours over 2 days

Primary Responsibilities

Through one-to-one appointments and on-trend events, you will use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure each customer leaves with a uniquely Laura Mercier experience. By confidently teaching and inspiring, you'll engage customers and create a local Laura Mercier community to be proud of.

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 artist you can be. In return we'll expect you'll be motivated and driven, using your previous retail artistry experience to reach and exceed your performance targets. As a Laura Mercier Makeup Artist, you'll be armed with iconic products, French aesthetics, and the best artistry techniques - inspiring women everywhere to express and embrace their individual beauty.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong experience in artistry, ideally with a qualification
• Ability to communicate effectively with Area Manager on business performance
• Ability to drive KPIs and sales targets
• Excellent communicator and can work both solo and as part of a team
• Ability to use Social media to drive customer recruitment

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to "changing beauty for the better". Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment.

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