Make Up Specialist

Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel seeks a Make Up Specialist in Putrajaya to deliver luxury beauty consultations and drive prestige cosmetics sales.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. Globally recognised for craftsmanship, creativity and an exacting standard of service, Chanel offers career development within a heritage-led brand that values discretion, attention to detail and client-first hospitality.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised makeup consultations and professional in-store applications that reflect Chanel’s standards of technique, finish and client experience.
  • Provide expert product recommendations and demonstrations to drive prestige beauty sales and increase client lifetime value.
  • Achieve individual and store sales targets through proactive clienteling, appointments and follow-up communications.
  • Maintain immaculate presentation of the beauty area and displays, implementing visual merchandising directives and rotation of testers and stock.
  • Adhere to hygiene, sanitation and health & safety protocols for all tools, products and service areas.
  • Support inventory control: receive deliveries, conduct stock counts, manage expiry and communicate replenishment needs.
  • Deliver brand education to clients and collaborate with store colleagues on promotional and merchandising initiatives.
  • Record client preferences and service notes accurately in the CRM or POS to support personalised service and retention.

Qualifications

  • Vocational qualification or diploma in makeup artistry, cosmetology or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification or demonstrable portfolio of makeup work (editorial, bridal or commercial applications).
  • Legal right to work in Malaysia.
  • Impeccable personal presentation and grooming consistent with a luxury beauty environment.

Skills

Makeup artistry Colour theory and skin tone analysis Skincare and foundation matching Client consultation and clienteling Retail sales techniques for prestige beauty Visual merchandising for cosmetics Sanitation and hygiene protocols for beauty tools Point-of-sale (POS) operation and basic stock management

Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in luxury cosmetics, prestige beauty retail or as a professional makeup artist; experience working for a luxury maison or premium beauty brand is advantageous.

Education

Diploma or certificate in Makeup Artistry, Cosmetology or equivalent vocational training.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of refinement, excellence and discretion where technical skill and client service are paramount. Employees are expected to embody the brand’s aesthetic and standards while developing expertise through brand-led training and hands-on client engagement.