- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17–25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Makeup Artist combines creative and technical expertise to deliver personalized customer experiences, support in-store events, and uphold visual merchandising standards. This is a seasonal, part-time position in Montreal, with an anticipated base salary of CAD 17–25 per hour based on a 40-hour work week; eligible employees may receive benefits and participate in a commission or bonus plan.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver a welcoming, inspirational, and personalized in-store experience that educates and delights customers.
- Create impact through in-store events as part of a high-performing team.
- Ensure the store meets visual merchandising standards and stands out from competitors.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate a high level of creative and technical expertise; amateur-level makeup artistry experience is welcome.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
- Be available to work retail hours, including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
- Provide proof of the right to live and work in Canada if invited to interview.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail makeup experience is preferred; amateur-level experience is also welcome.
Workplace
This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17 to CAD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and potential eligibility for a commission or bonus plan.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Estée Lauder Companies, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Beauty Advisor», «Makeup Consultant», «Beauty Consultant», «Cosmetics Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.