Beauty Advisor - MAC Cosmetics - On-call/Freelance - Åhlens - Umeå

Description

Are you creative, enthusiastic about make-up and love engaging with customers? Do you want to take part in the journey of the global leader in prestige beauty? And would you like to be part of a strong retail team where we cheer for one another every day?

This could be the beginning of the journey you have been looking for. We are in search for a Make-up Artist who is passionate about our brand, and is willing to bring authentic and personalised services to greater heights. 

Estée Lauder Companies at a glance
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, MAC, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD.

The Role
As one of our highly skilled make-up artists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educates and delights our customers. With your passion for people; our company; products and services, you will ensure that each customer has a unique and inspirational in-store experience. You will walk the customer through the brand's offering and advise products in accordance with the customer's needs.

You will also work as part of a high performing team to create impact with in-store events and to ensure that the store always achieves our high standards of visual merchandising to stand out against our competitors.

You will be reporting to the Counter Manager.

The position is based in Umeå and On-Call, meaning working hours will vary based on business needs and staffing requirements. Please note that no minimum or guaranteed number of working hours can be offered, making this role particularly suitable for students or individuals seeking flexible, supplementary work.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for reaching your individual sales' target
• Provide exceptional and authentic customer experience by finding the right products based on the customer's needs
• Have ownership over the counter - keep the counter tidy at all times, re-stock the counter and make sure that the visual merchandising is optimal to the brand's guidelines
• Establish collaborative relationships with your colleagues and your direct manager
• Perform services, participate in in-store events and being of help to your colleagues
• Administer cashiering and ensure customer satisfaction to improve customer loyalty that will add impact to the business' financial objectives

Qualifications

• While a qualification in make-up artistry/previous retail make up experience is preferred, we welcome applicants with amateur level experience who are able to demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise  
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide inspirational, authentic and personalized customer service
• Ability to work retail hours including days, nights, weekends and special events in a fast-paced work environment
• Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software  
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of right to live and work in the country if invited to attend for interview

Your personality

• You like making people feel confident, elegant and happy
• You have great social and listening skills 
• You are a natural storyteller and know how to captivate your customers
• You are a firm believer that teamwork makes the dreamwork!
• You are outgoing, positive and proactive - you rise above in the face of challenges
• You are not afraid of making mistakes and are solution-oriented
• You look forward coming to work, developing your skills and making the most out of the day

What we offer:

• Working for the Estée Lauder Companies means that you will be part of the global leader's journey in Prestige Beauty
• Discounts on part of the company's product portfolio  
• Great training and development programs on a professional and personal note and the opportunity to move to other markets
• Want to make a difference at work?  We engage our colleagues by contributing to greater causes and giving back to the community through social initiatives

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in the core of everything we do:
Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Next Steps
You will have to apply through our Career Portal and we will get in touch with you directly if your profile could be a good fit. The deadline to apply is 27-12-2026.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!