NARS Retail Artist - Selfridges, Birmingham (37.5 Hours - Maternity Cover)

NARS embraces individuality, providing the vivid colour and luxurious texture needed to express personal visions of beauty. Created in 1994 by the iconoclastic makeup artist François Nars, the brand has become a modern cult classic, synonymous with artistry, exquisite design, richly adventurous colour and witty irreverence. With counters across the UK & Ireland and a growing network of standalone stores, NARS is the brand to join for those who want to focus on the future.

As a Retail Artist you will be bringing this vision to our customers on counter. Your passion for artistry and service, along with personality, is key - we are looking for someone who is creative and able to ensure that each customer has an engaging and individual experience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure that each customer goes away not only with a bag full of luxurious makeup but also the confidence to use NARS techniques to express their own personal vision of beauty.
• Create strong connections with your customers through the brand history and high performance formulas thus securing brand loyalty.
• Reach and exceed your performance targets.
• Change the way a client feels about themselves through your actions, communication and the connections that you make.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Make-up artistry/previous retail makeup experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Alignment with the group’s “Trust8” working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success.

BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• 30 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Generous discretionary commission scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced parental allowance.
• Life Assurance up to x2 your salary.
• Access to Retail Trust.
• Annual performance and development reviews.

INCLUSION HEROS

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.