Seasonal Makeup Artist - MAC, Herald Square

Be part of an amazing story

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview
As a Makeup Artist, you will drive sales and grow the business through makeup artistry within multiple locations. You will design, teach and apply makeup looks that represent the latest fashion/color trends and support the brand vision. In addition, you will energize and elevate the makeup expertise of all Beauty Colleagues by providing personal makeup artistry coaching to develop their fundamental makeup artistry skills.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and exceed established retail sales & service goals
• Inspire Beauty Colleagues to book client appointments for full makeup lessons, building Client loyalty
• Coach Beauty Colleagues to build client rapport while executing your own client management
  
  
  
  • Sending personal thank you cards to clients that attend events
  • Use proprietary systems to follow up on samples, purchases, and extend invitations to return
  
  
• Coaching:
  
  
  
  • Attend brand training, as required. Travel may be necessary
  • Train Beauty Colleagues, imparting brand product knowledge and standards clearly and accurately
  • Coach Beauty Colleagues on the use of proprietary systems
  
  
• Continuously lead by example At-Counter Events:
  
  
  
  • Plan and execute events, each weekend, to recruit new clients and elevate Macy's as the makeup authority in the region
  • Provide Beauty Colleagues with appointment goals for each day/event
  • Serve as point person for department store fashion show events, etc.
  
  
• Energize counter team to maximize results
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality

Who You Are

• Formal beauty or makeup technical school certification preferred with at least 3 years of cosmetic experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers
• Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Awareness of latest fashion trends/color
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.
  
  
  
  • Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders
  • Reaching, including above eye level
  • Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  
  
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment

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