Westman Atelier is hiring: Freelance Makeup Artist - Central NJ in Edison
Westman Atelier, Edison, NJ, United States, 08818
This role will primarily service doors in: Menlo Park, Bridgewater, Freehold, Shrewsbury, Willowbrook, and Red Bank.
About Westman Atelier
A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup.
- A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity
- Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science
About Our Founder
Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin.
Position Summary
Westman Atelier is seeking an energetic Makeup Artist with a passion for clean, luxury beauty to represent the brand in-store while providing the highest level of custome r experience. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer loyalty through exceptional customer experience, product education, and clienteling. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for excellence, and a true ambassador for Westman Atelier.
Responsibilities:
- Achieve daily sales goals through in-store service and supporting at vendor events
- Provide exceptional customer experience with makeup services; showcase excellent makeup skills, fitting with the unique Westman Atelier product application
- Educate customers on brand product knowledge to create brand awareness, and assist them with product selection through demonstration and application
- Actively participate in and complete online learning - Grooming & Procedures
- Adhere to proper hygiene guidelines when demonstrating products on clients
- Assist with maintaining the required inventory practices while in-store
- Maintain excellent VM standards and regularly clean + restock the counter/gondolas, tools, and tester units
- Adhere to brand and retailer image guidelines, standards, and practices at all times
- Regularly and effectively communicate with leadership to keep them informed and updated on all actions/events.
- Build a close relationship and work partnership with the in-store category managers; Work effectively with store personnel, store management and sales and education teams.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years of beauty/skin care sales experience; Makeup Artistry degree or certification in similar capacity, a plus
- Familiarity with beauty retail environments; Sephora experience, preferred
- Demonstrated success handling customer matters in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to various retailers within region
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends and special events
- A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail