Licensed Beauty Advisor - Part Time

Sephora USA, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Sephora USA, Inc. in Santana Row, San Jose, CA is seeking a Licensed Beauty Advisor for a part-time role at the Beauty Studio.

You will guide clients on makeup, waxing, and related services, while staying current on trends and product knowledge. The ideal candidate holds an active cosmetology license, has 1–3 years in a similar setting, and can deliver personalized client service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Drive results by providing and rebooking beauty services, servicing clients, and selling products
• Perform beauty services including makeup, waxing, and other services listed in Sephora’s Beauty Services menu
• Maintain licensure and uphold hygiene standards
• Foster inclusiveness and teamwork
• Uphold Sephora standards

Skills

Customer service

Beauty services knowledge

Sales skills

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Active cosmetology license

Job description

Job ID: 295255

Store Name/Number: CA-Santana Row (0958)

Address:377 Santana Row Suite #1010, San Jose, CA 95128, United States (US)

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Full Time/Part Time:Part Time

Position Type: Regular

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.

Key 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

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• 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/Experience

• 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

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy

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 (including gender identity and gender expression), 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 the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.