Lead Makeup Artist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Makeup Artistry Skincare Knowledge Social Media Content Creation Educational Workshops Masterclasses Beauty Industry Network Luxury Customer Service Fast-paced Environment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead Makeup Artist

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Lead Makeup Artist for their Beauty Concierge team at Exchange Square, Manchester. This is a full-time opportunity on a Permanent or FTC basis.

Job Introduction

Beauty Concierge will create a world class beauty shopping environment at [Employer hidden] Exchange Square. Offering a totally “unbiased-to-brands” service and consultation to customers, our Beauty Concierge team will be highly experienced makeup artists with ability to tailor on-trend and bespoke makeup looks for every customer!

Role Responsibility

You will need:

  • A wealth of knowledge in makeup and skincare across all brands
  • Highly creative artistry skills
  • Experience creating content for social media
  • An extensive following and network within the beauty industry
  • Experience in hosting educational workshops and masterclasses
  • A Full-Time Opportunity available on Permanent or FTC

If interested please apply online

The Ideal Candidate

Luxury experience is desired but not essential. As a Retail Brand Specialist, you must be committed to learning all about your brand and sharing that knowledge with customers in an inspiring and engaging way. You will thrive working in a fast-paced environment and deliver faultless, luxury service even when under pressure. Creating extraordinary customer experiences will be at the forefront of your role to ensure that our values and visions are made a reality.

Here at [Employer hidden], we will provide multiple learning programmes to help you get the best out of your retail career. You will also have the opportunity to meet various brand partners which will enable you to extend your profile in the retail industry.

About the Company

Our creative spirit
We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the [Employer hidden] spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet
We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...[Employer hidden] has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.

Our future
Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside [Employer hidden].com and the [Employer hidden] App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a [Employer hidden] team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF
There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team [Employer hidden] – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes [Employer hidden] experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

  • Generous bonus and/or commission scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Pension contributions
  • Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes
  • A volunteer day for all team members
  • Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom | Salary: £Competitive + Benefits | Job Reference: [Employer hidden]/TP/46/1301 | Posted: 19 September 2019 | Closing Date: 25 October 2019

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