- Location
- Victoria British Columbia Canada
- Employment
- Per diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About MAC
MAC is a pioneering professional makeup authority, renowned for its artistry, inclusivity, and influential role in shaping contemporary beauty culture. Founded in Toronto in 1984 and now part of The Estée Lauder Companies, the brand empowers employees to champion self-expression, creativity, and diversity across retail, education, product innovation, and consumer experience. As an employer, MAC offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where artistry meets commercial excellence, encouraging talent to develop deep product expertise, client relationships, and cultural awareness. Its heritage of supporting all ages, races, and genders continues to define a workplace built on bold ideas, collaboration, and authentic individuality.
MAC seeks an on-call freelance Beauty Advisor in Victoria to provide makeup application, skincare advice, hair or fragrance consultations, and personalized customer service. The role contributes to in-store events and visual merchandising in a fast-paced retail environment; remuneration may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience and/or budget, and eligible employees may qualify for commission or bonuses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide makeup application, skincare advice, hair consultations, or fragrance consultations, creating a welcoming, inspirational, and personalized in-store customer experience.
- Contribute creative and technical expertise and a passion for people to educate and delight customers.
- Work as part of a high-performing team to create impact through in-store events.
- Help ensure the store meets high visual merchandising standards and stands out from competitors.
Qualifications
- Retail experience is preferred; applicants with amateur-level experience are welcome if they can demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to provide inspirational, authentic, and personalized customer service.
- Availability to work retail hours, including days, nights, weekends, and special events in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience with retail point-of-sale software.
- Ability to provide proof of the right to live and work in Canada if invited to interview.
- Makeup artistry certification and/or prior retail makeup experience is desirable; beginner-level expertise is also welcome.
- Expertise in fragrance, skincare, and hair consultations is valued, and applicants seeking to develop skills in these areas are also welcome.
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Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time. Eligible employees may also participate in the applicable commission/bonus plan, subject to its guidelines.
Culture
MAC fosters a dynamic, artist-led workplace where creativity, individuality, and inclusive self-expression are central to the employee experience. The brand offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment in which beauty professionals are encouraged to build their artistry, connect authentically with diverse clients, and represent a bold global point of view.
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