Freelance Makeup Artist in City of London

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of the Lisa Eldridge team in Selfridges! Join a fast-paced, and fast-growing, founder-led beauty brand which places value in stellar customer service, high product performance and integrity, artistic pleasure and of course, Lisa's un-dupable colours. Our philosophy is centred around providing the tools and education to help our community feel their ultimate best in every moment and during every occasion of life. If you aspire to be part of this and are passionate about our values of elevating everyday artistry, we are waiting to welcome you!

This opportunity is for freelance makeup artists who are looking to support the team in store. We are looking for artists who have strong flexibility and availability, particularly around key trading periods. This is not a permanent role and will be offered on a freelance basis. Typical availability would be 2-3 days per week, depending on business needs.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Deliver amazing customer service; understand customer needs and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Deliver thoughtful and bespoke artistry services to our customers.
• Attend all brand product and artistry training (provided to support freelance artists in confidently representing the brand).
• Drive and deliver on sales targets.
• Act as an outstanding brand ambassador.
• Ensure all customers leave knowing about the Lisa Eldridge story, values and products.
• Follow the brand’s grooming standards.
• Ensure you are a supportive team player.
• Adapt to working on a freelance basis, supporting the team during key trading periods, launches and events.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Warm, professional, and approachable with a can-do attitude.
• Motivated, have high energy and are passionate about colour and product artistry.
• Committed to creating a haven for anyone with a desire to experiment with beauty in an approachable and inclusive space.
• A responsible, passionate brand ambassador.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, fast-growing brand with a close-knit team.
• Confident in speaking to customers and understanding their needs.
• A lover of all things beauty!
• Flexible, reliable and comfortable working varied shifts as a freelance artist.

Skills required for this role:

• Previous retail experience.
• Makeup artistry qualification is a bonus.
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK.
• Flexible with your working hours and days per week.
• Flexible, reliable and comfortable working varied shifts as a freelance artist.

Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts.
• Training & development.
• Flexible freelance opportunities within a fast-growing luxury beauty brand.
• Opportunity to gain experience working with the Lisa Eldridge team in our flagship account.

Lisa Eldridge is one of the world’s most celebrated make-up artists. Equally invested in creating educational tutorials for her loyal community as she is orchestrating her signature red-carpet look for celebrity friends or conceiving avant-garde concepts for catwalk and editorial, Lisa has established herself as the most recognised and trusted voice in beauty. An early mover in the digital world, best-selling author and driving force behind the creative direction of several luxury brands, Lisa is the beauty authority both novices and professionals turn to for guidance.

In 2019, decades of expertise and knowledge culminated in the launch of her eponymous brand. Representing Lisa’s impressive dexterity for colour alchemy both industry insiders and her loyal community describe her lip colours as ‘un-dupable’, while fashion bible, VOGUE describes the Seamless Skin Foundation: ’As close to a perfect foundation as you’re ever going to get’. A trusted disruptor at her core, Lisa continues to push the boundaries on colour, ingredients and techniques, guiding and inspiring her loyal community to experiment creatively and enhance their natural, unique beauty.