Studio Manager & Lead Makeup Artist — Equity Path

Blende custom makeup and skincare; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on retail sales

Paid training

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Blende in Westfield, NJ seeks a skilled Studio Manager to run the studio when ownership is away on Fri–Sun. You will oversee artful makeup services, client relations, inventory, and daily operations, while delivering an elevated guest experience and personalized beauty regimens.

The role blends artistry with hands-on leadership, offering paid training, flexible vacation, and growth opportunities within a boutique vegan skincare brand.

Qualifications

• Strong makeup artistry skills.
• Solid understanding of color theory.
• Confident but refined sales ability.
• Highly organized and dependable.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Portfolio and references required.

Responsibilities

• Custom-blend foundation, lipstick, gloss, skincare and more.
• Perform makeup applications and lessons.
• Host and assist with private parties and events.
• Create personalized at-home regimens for clients.
• Deliver a polished, high-touch customer experience.
• Educate clients using a soft, consultative selling approach.
• Drive retail sales and rebooking.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Open and close studio as key holder.
• Manage scheduling and daily service flow.
• Oversee inventory and prevent stock shortages.
• Maintain immaculate sanitation and presentation standards.
• Assist with social media content creation.

Skills

Makeup artistry

Color theory

Sales ability

Organization

Independent work

Portfolio & references

Job description

Blende in Westfield, NJ seeks a skilled Studio Manager to run the studio when ownership is away on Fri–Sun. You will oversee artful makeup services, client relations, inventory, and daily operations, while delivering an elevated guest experience and personalized beauty regimens.

The role blends artistry with hands-on leadership, offering paid training, flexible vacation, and growth opportunities within a boutique vegan skincare brand.