Traveling Makeup Artist

Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel in Paris seeks a Traveling Makeup Artist (permanent) to deliver brand‑led makeup services, trainings and in‑store activations across the region.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, the brand emphasizes creative excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and elevated client experience across its global boutiques and activations, offering a highly professional environment with rigorous training and a strong focus on brand stewardship.

Role & Responsibilities

Deliver professional makeup services and bespoke consultations in boutiques, pop‑up activations and client appointments, ensuring applications adhere to Chanel’s aesthetic and technical standards.
Act as a visible brand ambassador at events, masterclasses and in‑store activations to elevate client engagement and drive product conversion.
Provide product demonstrations, educate clients and boutique teams on product benefits and application techniques, and support retail training initiatives.
Manage mobile kit and product inventory, maintain strict hygiene and presentation standards, and ensure availability of merchandising materials for activations.
Report on client feedback, sales activity and appointment metrics; collaborate with store management to meet KPIs and commercial objectives.
Travel regularly across an assigned region to support boutiques, events and seasonal campaigns; adapt schedule to evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

Professional qualification in makeup artistry, cosmetology, or equivalent vocational training.
Proven ability to represent a luxury beauty brand with impeccable professional standards and discretion.
Strong client service orientation with demonstrated experience in consultation and retail selling.
Flexible availability and willingness to travel frequently across the assigned region; valid work authorization for France.

Skills

Advanced makeup application techniques (day, evening and photographic makeup) Skin analysis and colour matching Presentation and training delivery for small groups and one‑to‑one sessions Clienteling and retail selling skills, including upsell and cross‑sell Organisation of mobile kit and stock management Professional grooming, impeccable personal presentation and adherence to brand protocols Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

Several years of professional experience in makeup artistry within luxury beauty retail, freelance makeup services or event activations, with demonstrable success in client consultations, masterclasses or in‑store sales.

Education

Vocational diploma or certification in makeup artistry, cosmetology or an equivalent professional qualification.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a high‑discipline, detail‑oriented culture that prizes craftsmanship, discretion and exceptional client service. Teams operate within a refined, creative environment with strong emphasis on training, brand consistency and professional development.