CHANEL is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a safe environment that values people's humanity and uniqueness so that they are free to bring their full selves to work and to their life's calling.
Inspired by our founder, Gabrielle Chanel, who constantly pushed boundaries in her personal and professional life, there is no one way forward at CHANEL. We offer a unique work environment where you are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and your motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of your growth.
At CHANEL, being a purposeful and human-driven employer means being intentional, meaningful, and caring in inspiring our people; fostering environments that reflect our strong values; encouraging and enabling inclusion; and investing in work and workplaces that foster collaboration and well-being. This is critical for the long-term success of our business.
The CHANEL Atelier is seeking a seasoned Makeup Artist that is an elevated in-house beauty expert, who has a thorough understanding of CHANEL and industry products, experienced technical application skills, sophisticated sense of emotional intelligence and highly authentic and infectious personal style. This position’s responsibilities include intimate and empathetic one-on-one guest services (in-person and virtual) on color guidance, application techniques and gestures, personalized skincare routine tips. Each Makeup Artist must also create relevant and alluring interpretations of CHANEL’s latest product or trend looks for their local client base. Reporting into the Events and Services Manager, the Atelier Makeup Artist supports in the development of its peer community by increasing their product and service fluency, sharing knowledge on our brand, our products, and our guest experience through live or virtual training sessions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute one-on-one guest services where the guest feels understood and leaves the experience feeling confident and enriched
- Lead in providing virtual and in-person services: Skin Chats, Makeup Chats, Skin Workshops, Makeup Workshops, and Themed Group Workshops
- Facilitate In-person Services: Makeup Lessons & Applications, On-the-floor skin consultations and beauty guest support
- Promote and recruit guests to in-person and virtual services to the Atelier
- Follow-up all consultations using the guest’s preferred method of communication to answer any questions, ensure the guest was satisfied with their experience and motivate them to practice techniques practiced during their visit
- Review guest evaluations and identify areas of success and opportunity with Atelier staff and management
- Create unique and engaging lesson plans for masterclasses and workshops
YOU ARE ENERGIZED BY BEING:
- A curious soul: While you love CHANEL products, you are a natural networker, who loves getting to know unique and diverse individuals, innately offering a high level of hospitality, inclusion, and emotional intelligence.
- A natural collaborator: You actively work with your peers in achieving goals and getting the job. No task is too small or too big, you are always willing to jump in and lend a hand.
- A community-centric mindset: You create a sense of belonging for all, you have an eye for detail and love working with others to streamline processes to work more effectively together.
- A relatable striver: You embody the revolutionary & transformative spirit of our founder, constantly improving and supporting the evolution of yourself and those around you.
- An original: You take pride in bringing your whole self to work and are excited to share the things you love with others. and people love engaging with you about the world around them!
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are passionate. We create truly unique experiences every single day, adapting and evolving our approach with intention, dedication, and agility.
We are in it together. We achieve our goals as a team, with compassion and accountability toward one another and our community.
We celebrate individuality. We express diverse skills, thoughts, and ideas with confidence and generosity as we cultivate our own personal sense of beauty and style.
We believe in CHANEL. Gabrielle Chanel pioneered the promise of beauty to empower anyone who seeks it. We dedicate our work to delivering on that promise.