Esthetician (Face Massage Specialist)

The NOW Wicker Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Annual Wellness Allowance

Job summary

The NOW Wicker Park is seeking an Esthetician (Face Massage Specialist) in Chicago, Illinois. This role, available on a part-time or full-time basis, emphasizes providing customized face massage services designed to relax and rejuvenate guests. Candidates must hold an active Illinois Esthetician license and show excellent communication and guest service skills. The position offers a flexible schedule and a positive team culture, along with competitive compensation including commissions and gratuities.

Qualifications

• Desire to be part of a passionate team focused on health and wellness.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Manual dexterity to operate necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customized face massage services focused on relaxation and stress relief.
• Educate guests on the benefits of regular face massage.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance each guest’s experience.

Skills

Facial massage techniques

Guest service

Communication skills

Skin awareness

Education

Active Esthetician license in Illinois

Job description

Job Title: Esthetician (Face Massage Specialist) Part-Time / Full-Time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Competitive compensation of $15 - $25 / hr including commissions and same day gratuities
• Annual Wellness Allowance for self-care
• Aesthetically inspiring boutique environment
• Team member discounts
• A positive, empathetic, and supportive team culture
• An environment where diversity is celebrated

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Availability for at least one PM and one weekend shift (Friday PM counts as a weekend shift)

Responsibilities

• Share the healing power of touch through intentional face massage techniques designed to relax, sculpt and restore.
• Provide customized face massage services focused on relaxation and stress relief, lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting and muscle release, and circulation and overall skin vitality.
• Educate guests on the benefits of regular face massage as part of their self‑care ritual.
• Maintain service space to NOW standards (all supplies provided).
• Support a seamless guest experience from consultation through post‑service recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members to elevate each guest’s visit.

Qualifications

• Desire to be part of a team with an infectious passion for health and wellness.
• Active Esthetician license required in Illinois. Must present a license/certificate during the interview process and maintain it throughout employment if hired.
• Strong foundation in facial massage techniques, skin awareness and guest consultation.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Availability during prime earning potential periods including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill room resetting tasks and all service protocols. Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.