Makeup Artist - Battersea Power Station

Location: Battersea Power Station Boutique

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. 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:

• As a Makeup Artist, you will play a key role in elevating the makeup category through immersive consultations, storytelling, and service-led experiences that connect clients deeply with our brand.
• Whilst you will be a passionate champion for makeup, your role also contributes to the overall success of the counter through the promotion of skincare and fragrance.
• You will lead by example in delivering a best-in-class client experience, support business growth through innovative events and masterclasses, and act as a mentor and ambassador to colleagues.

What impact you can create at CHANEL:

• Build long lasting client relationships through a tailored, memorable experience both in-store and through digital channels.
• Deliver expert personalised makeup consultations that captivate and educate clients.
• Share product benefits, category knowledge, and application techniques with confidence to clients and colleagues.
• Host masterclasses and in-store events to elevate makeup category.
• Use clienteling and data capture tools to actively recruit new clients and grow client portfolio.
• Help achieve individual and counter sales targets & KPIs.

What you will bring to the role:

• A collaborative and team-first mindset.
• A passion for client experience.
• The ability to quickly build rapport and create meaningful client connections.
• Confidence in delivering makeup masterclasses and engaging events.
• A strong understanding of makeup artistry.
• Experience in a client-facing retail environment.

You are energised by:

• Creating memorable experiences for clients.
• Working in a collaborative environment that encourages people to perform their best.
• Providing coaching and guidance to team members on all aspects of makeup, empowering them to confidently deliver exceptional customer service and achieve sales goals.
• Using empathy and insight to understand client needs.
• Contributing in the ongoing and companywide version of sustainability.

What will you gain from this experience:

• The opportunity to be part of a globally recognised luxury brand known for its timeless heritage.
• You will be empowered to take ownership of your impact within CHANEL.
• Additional makeup training to develop skillset.

Benefits at CHANEL:

• 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.
• Financial Wellbeing: Pension, Life Assurance and Retail Discounts across multiple retailers including Supermarkets, Gyms, Days Out and 100’s more.
• Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programmes and Other Support Lines.
• Lifestyle: Arts & Culture Ticket Discounts across major London attractions, CHANEL Product Discounts and Employee Only Sales.
• Employee Recognition: Service Awards Programme offering CHANEL Products, Retail Vouchers and Additional Holidays across milestones.

At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.