- Employment
- Per diem
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 12, 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.
The Freelance Sales Associate delivers personalized in-store beauty experiences through makeup application, skincare, hair, or fragrance consultations, while supporting events and visual merchandising standards. The role welcomes beginner-level expertise and offers training and development opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalized in-store experiences through makeup application, skincare advice, hair consultations, or fragrance consultations.
- Use creative and technical expertise to educate and delight customers.
- Contribute to a high-performing team and create impact through in-store events.
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards to help the store stand out from competitors.
Qualifications
- Retail experience is preferred, but applicants with amateur-level experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong creative and technical expertise.
- 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 welcomed.
- Expertise in fragrance, skincare, and hair consultation is valued; applicants looking to develop these skills are also welcome.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Benefits
Training and development opportunities.
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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