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MUA / Makeup Artist & Beauty Consultant – Luxury Beauty Brand - Immediate Start
Makeup Artist & Beauty Consultant – Luxury Retail
Location: London
Schedule: Full-time (approx. 40–45 hours per week) Working Pattern: Retail schedule including weekends and event support
About The Opportunity
Our client, a London-based luxury beauty brand, is defining modern makeup through high-performance formulations and personalised beauty experiences.
They are seeking Makeup Artist & Beauty Consultants for their retail team in London, focusing on artistry, consultation, and bespoke services.
This full-time role blends makeup artistry, luxury retail service, and personalised consultations, requiring expertise in both product knowledge and client engagement to meet sales targets and exceed retail expectations.
⚠️ PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Application Process & Qualifying Questions (Mandatory)
Before applying, candidates must answer all of the following questions:
- How many years of professional experience do you have working as a makeup artist or in luxury beauty retail?
- Can you share examples of your makeup artistry portfolio (work samples, social media, or professional references)?
- Do you hold any professional qualifications in makeup artistry or beauty therapy? If so, list them (e.g., VTCT, ITEC, CIDESCO).
- Are you able to work weekends, events, and flexible retail shifts?
- Do you have unrestricted work rights in the UK? (Visa sponsorship is not offered.)
- Provide a specific salary expectation (require a set figure or range, or applications will be automatically disqualified).
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Note: Applications without these answers will not be reviewed.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the luxury brand in-store and at off-site beauty events.
- Provide personalised beauty consultations and product recommendations.
- Deliver bespoke makeup services including:
- Express makeovers
- Full makeup applications
- Guiding clients through bespoke shade development
- Mastery of product knowledge and expert makeup artistry.
- Drive retail performance by exceeding sales targets.
- Build client loyalty through tailored experiences.
- Support in-store events and seasonal beauty promotions.
- Maintain luxury retail standards, including merchandising and store presentation.
- Assist with stock management and operational duties.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
✅ Luxury makeup artistry experience (preferably in retail settings). ✅ Strong grasp of colour theory and consultation techniques. ✅ Ability to perform multiple makeup styles confidently across diverse skin tones. ✅ Outstanding client engagement and relationship-building skills. ✅ Experience working under sales KPIs. ✅ Excellent retail operations knowledge (merchandising, inventory). ✅ Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. ✅ Maintains a professional, polished presentation in line with brand standards.
Makeup Artistry Expertise
Competencies required include:
- Advanced product recommendations and matching strategies.
- Skills in contouring, highlighting, complexion correction, and eye/lip artistry.
- Confidence in demonstrating products to sell জbottom.
- Aesthetic judgement for bespoke beauty shade creation.
- Adaptability in trends and creative colour palettes.
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Experience & Qualifications
Seeking candidates with:
- Proven retail sales and client engagement experience.
- Experience in luxury beauty or boutique environments.
- Ability to foster recurring clients and brand loyalty.
- Industry awareness of current trends and innovations.
- Retail operations expertise (merchandising, stock control).
- Preferred: formal makeup qualifications such as:
- VTCT/NVQ Level 2/3 (Makeup/Benistry)
- ITEC/CIDESCO qualifications
- Certifications from recognised makeup academies or beauty brands.
Strong practical experience in luxury retail will be considered in exceptional cases.
Recruitment Process
- Initial Interview (private screening)
- Makeup Artistry Assessment (practical evaluation)
What’s On Offer
- Partnership with an cutting-edge, innovative beauty brand
- Competitive package (details provided to shortlisted candidates)
- **Dynamic,-between-means on artistry **
- Exposure to high-end beauty services and bespoke client work
- Stable career growth opportunity in a fast-growing luxury business
Application Instructions
Must submit:
- Your CV
- Your makeup portfolio or examples of professional work
- Response to all qualifying questions (as listed above)
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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