Makeup Artist
Location: John Lewis Southampton
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours/week, any 5 in 7 days
CHANEL is an independent company that believes in the freedom of creation, cultivates human potential, and acts to have a positive impact in the world.
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different” stated company founder, Gabrielle Chanel. At CHANEL, we strive to identify what is unique in each person and support them through their journey with the brand.
Our mission at CHANEL Beauty is to underline what is most unique in every person and give our clients the confidence to become the true expression of themselves through exceptional fragrance, makeup and skincare creations.
Your role @CHANEL:
Reporting into the Manager, your role at CHANEL is to contribute to the overall performance of the CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty account. Delivering expert makeup applications and taking ownership to drive the growth of the makeup business. Promoting key business objectives as appropriate and ensuring you work as a team to achieve personal and team targets and KPI’s.
You will provide a continued and elevated focus on CHANEL makeup, delivering expert consultations which immerse clients further into the brand. Whilst you will need to take the lead and drive sales of CHANEL makeup, you will also be expected to promote fragrance and skincare.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
1. You will create an exceptional experience for our clients which is authentic and tailored to their personal needs
2. Contribute to the brand’s growth in the Beauty market by acting as an ambassador
3. Demonstrate the highest level of expertise within makeup
4. Bring artistry and creativity to life through makeup application, whilst inspiring your clients
5. Play an integral part in building CHANEL’s portfolio of clients through data capture in line with the brand’s expectations
6. Take responsibility for driving the sales contribution to the overall performance on the counter
7. Use your unique collection of strengths to enrich the overall experience
8. Take ownership for the impact you make within the wider team
This is an impact-focused summary of the job and it’s helpful to note that responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; additional and more detailed duties will be shared during interview.
What you will bring to the role:
9. An approachable, collaborative and team focused approach
10. Ability to build relationships quickly and create a team spirit, with a flair for collaboration
11. A sharing mindset that will continually nourish the client experience
12. A highly motivated and committed approach, with a can-do attitude
13. Experience working in a client facing role
14. A confident approach in delivering makeup application, masterclasses and workshops to enrich the client's experience
15. The ability to engage clients through creativity and artistry
16. An understanding of how to drive the business and be adaptable to an ever-changing retail environment
You are energised by:
17. Working in a highly collaborative environment that encourages people to perform at their best
18. Creating an inspirational and supportive work environment for your team
19. Thriving in an environment where personal growth is encouraged
20. The ability to showcase your creativity and passion for makeup with your colleagues to further develop their understanding and skills
21. Using empathy to understand clients needs and identifying opportunities
22. Understanding current and emerging makeup trends
23. Contributing in the on-going and companywide version of sustainability. Sustainability is one of CHANEL’s key performance drivers, embedded into our ways of working we require continued collective action from all employees to deliver on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions across our four key areas:
Restoring Nature and Climate
Investing in Circularity
Advancing dignity and prosperity
Promoting the autonomy of women
What you would gain from this experience:
24. Opportunity to work with one of the most well-known luxury Global brands with a wealth of heritage
25. Additional makeup training
26. The UK Region plays a pivotal role in delivering on CHANEL’s House Sustainability Ambitions. Transforming our business and leaving a lasting positive impact on people and planet will require the collaborative efforts of everyone across our House. As an employee of CHANEL, you will be an important part of this journey
Benefits at CHANEL:
Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:
27. Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance covering pre-existing medical conditions and ability to add family members, Online GP App with 24/7 appointments available within 24 hours and Cycle Scheme participation for a tax-exempt bike and/or accessories
28. Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100’s more
29. Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines
30. Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales
31. Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones
*Benefits are eligibility dependant and subject to change at any time