Licensed Beauty Advisor - Part Time

sephora.com; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,720 - 35,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Inclusion & Belonging initiatives

Job summary

Sephora is seeking a Licensed Beauty Advisor in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will impact clients by guiding them at the Beauty Studio, providing services like makeup and waxing, and driving store goals. You are expected to uphold hygiene standards and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

The position requires an active license and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a competitive hourly pay ranging from $22.30 to $25.65.

Qualifications

• An active license to provide waxing, makeup, and false application services in the state.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of beauty products and trends.

Responsibilities

• Help achieve store goals by providing and rebooking beauty services.
• Perform makeup, waxing, and other beauty services.
• Maintain hygiene standards and active licensure.

Skills

Beauty product knowledge

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Active license for waxing and makeup

Job description

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 is 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 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.
• Hourly pay range: $22.30 - $25.65/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.