Licensed Beauty Advisor - Full Time

sephora.com; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Culture of inclusion

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Sephora is seeking a Licensed Beauty Advisor to guide clients in their beauty journey. Responsibilities include providing makeup and waxing services, maintaining hygiene standards, and achieving store goals through client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have an active license, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and a strong knowledge of beauty products. Join Sephora’s culture of inclusion and teamwork while delivering personalized service to clients.

Competitive hourly pay of $24.00 - $27.60 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an active license to provide beauty services.
• 1-3 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or service.
• Strong knowledge of beauty trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Help achieve store goals by providing beauty services.
• Stay informed about beauty products and trends.
• Maintain health and safety protocols.

Skills

Client service

Beauty product knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Active beauty service license

Job description

Overview

Your Role at Sephora: As a Licensed Beauty Advisor, you’ll impact clients every day. You’re a beauty expert, guiding clients on their journey at the Beauty Studio and beyond. It’s about more than just products—it's also making someone’s day through teaching, inspiration, and play. Join our diverse, supportive team and grow with leaders who care. If you’re licensed, service-driven, and love connecting—this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful.

Responsibilities

• Drive results: Help achieve store goals by providing and rebooking beauty services, servicing clients, and selling products
• Perform beauty services: Provide makeup, waxing, and other services listed in Sephora’s Beauty Services menu. Stay informed about all beauty trends and product knowledge to educate and empower clients
• Maintain licensure and uphold hygiene standards: Keep licenses active and always uphold health and safety protocols
• Foster inclusiveness and teamwork: Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
• Uphold Sephora standards: Follow company policies and help create a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience for all

Scheduling and Availability

• Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/hours
• Full Time: 30-40 hrs/week
• Part Time: 15-29 hrs/week
• Flex (as needed): 4-14 hrs/week
• Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications

• An active license to provide waxing, makeup, and false application services in the state where the services are being performed
• 1-3 years' experience in a similar role or in a retail, hospitality, or service environment
• Strong knowledge of beauty products, services, trends, and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to deliver personalized client service and build lasting relationships
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative and goal-oriented environment
• Quick learner with ability to absorb and share product knowledge effectively
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored
• Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility; Details can be found Here
• $24.00 - $27.60/hr. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, including relevant qualifications and experience; and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position and/or geographic location
• Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions
• Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws including applicable fair chance laws