Makeup Artist

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel is hiring a Makeup Artist in Paris (Galeries Lafayette Haussmann) — permanent role delivering luxury beauty services and client consultations.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury maison renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, the brand emphasizes exceptional craftsmanship, refined client service and ongoing professional development within a highly curated retail and boutique environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver bespoke make‑up consultations and professional application services for clients in a high‑end department store environment (Galeries Lafayette Haussmann).
  • Recommend and sell Chanel beauty products to achieve individual and boutique sales targets, converting consultations into purchases.
  • Manage client appointments and build long‑term relationships through personalised follow‑up and clienteling activities.
  • Maintain merchandising standards, stock presentation and replenishment in line with Chanel visual guidelines.
  • Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation and safety protocols for all treatments and product demonstrations.
  • Stay current with product launches, brand training and technical masterclasses; represent the brand at in‑store events and launches.
  • Collaborate with store management, merchandising and broader boutique teams to optimise customer experience and boutique performance.
  • Record sales and client data accurately in the store CRM/POS and comply with administrative procedures.

Qualifications

  • Professional qualification in cosmetology, makeup artistry, or equivalent vocational training.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of luxury cosmetics, skin care and make‑up application techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong aptitude for client advisory and relationship building.
  • Fluent verbal communication skills appropriate for a luxury retail environment.
  • Ability to work retail hours including evenings, weekends and peak promotional periods.

Skills

Make‑up application (day, evening and photographic makeup) Color theory and skin analysis Clienteling and CRM Retail sales techniques and upselling Visual merchandising and product presentation Appointment management Hygiene and sanitation protocols Team collaboration and in‑store event participation Point of Sale (POS) operations

Experience

Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a makeup artist or beauty advisor in luxury retail, department store concessions, or high‑end boutique environments, with a proven track record of client acquisition and sales performance.

Education

Vocational diploma or professional certification in cosmetology, beauty therapy, or makeup artistry (or equivalent professional experience).

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement, technical excellence and discretion; employees are expected to deliver impeccable client experiences while upholding the maison’s exacting aesthetic standards. The workplace rewards continuous learning, product mastery and collaborative service across retail and brand teams.