Freelance Makeup Artist - Charleston, SC

Westman Atelier•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westman Atelier is a brand founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, known for its clean luxury beauty products that combine skincare principles with high-performance makeup. The brand emphasizes clean ingredients, no-compromise integrity, perfect shades, buttery textures, plant-based actives, and cutting-edge science. Gucci Westman herself has over 20 years of experience, contributing to major publications and known for creating dewy, naturally beautiful looks. The company is seeking an energetic Makeup Artist to represent the brand in-store, providing exceptional customer experience, product education, and clienteling. This role is for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, a drive for excellence, and a passion for clean, luxury beauty, aiming to develop and maintain customer loyalty.

Requirements

1-2 years of beauty/skin care sales experience
Familiarity with beauty retail environments
Demonstrated success handling customer matters in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel to various retailers within region
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends and special events
A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Passion for clean luxury beauty

Nice To Haves

Makeup Artistry degree or certification in similar capacity
Sephora experience

Responsibilities

Achieve daily sales goals through in-store service and supporting at vendor events
Provide exceptional customer experience with makeup services; showcase excellent makeup skills, fitting with the unique Westman Atelier product application
Educate customers on brand product knowledge to create brand awareness, and assist them with product selection through demonstration and application
Actively participate in and complete online learning - Grooming & Procedures
Adhere to proper hygiene guidelines when demonstrating products on clients
Assist with maintaining the required inventory practices while in-store
Maintain excellent VM standards and regularly clean + restock the counter/gondolas, tools, and tester units
Adhere to brand and retailer image guidelines, standards, and practices at all times
Regularly and effectively communicate with leadership to keep them informed and updated on all actions/events.
Build a close relationship and work partnership with the in-store category managers; Work effectively with store personnel, store management and sales and education teams.