Laura Mercier Makeup Artist - Harvey Nichols, Leeds (12 Month Contract)

Laura Mercier Retail Artist

MISSION

With a large range of Cosmetics, Skincare, Body & Bath and Fragrances to be proud of, Laura Mercier is designed for women of all ages and skin types. As a Makeup Artist you will embody Laura’s philosophy, educating our customers on our award-winning products and sharing our techniques. We are looking for both passion and personality, Artists who put exceptional customer service at the forefront to ensure each customer receives a first-class experience.

We are part of the Shiseido Group, and in joining Laura Mercier you will not only receive innovative and artistry led training, a generous discount on our award winning products and the chance to be part of a fast growing brand – you join an incredible group network of brands, where developing our people is at the heart of our business.

ABOUT SHISEIDO

Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido is one of the top leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in about 120 countries with 45 000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of skin care, makeup and fragrance resulting in over 1 trillion yen of net sales in 2017. Thanks to 146 years of heritage, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, highly functional, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world.

Shiseido EMEA is Shiseido’s Regional Headquarter for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. Representing a workforce of 4,000 employees in 88 countries, Shiseido EMEA is covering worldwide activities for fragrance brands (Alaïa Paris, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Serge Lutens, Shiseido fragrances and Zadig & Voltaire) as well as business and distribution of Shiseido group brands (BareMinerals, Buxom, Clé de Peau Beauté, Laura Mercier, NARS and the brand Shiseido). Shiseido EMEA is home to the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Fragrance. The Center uses Shiseido’s acclaimed scientific methods and innovative technologies in creating new and unique fragrances for the global market.

ABOUT LAURA MERCIER

Laura Mercier empowers women all over the world to express and embrace their individual beauty. Inspired by Laura’s philosophy “What makes you unique makes you beautiful”, we’re on a mission to create naturally flawless faces through renowned artistry techniques and truly iconic products.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Area Manager Laura Mercier

Job Location: Harvey Nichols, Leeds

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract, 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Through one to one appointments and on-trend events, you will use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure each customer leaves with a uniquely Laura Mercier experience. By confidently teaching and inspiring, you’ll engage customers and create a local Laura Mercier community to be proud of.

We’ll provide you with all the tools and training you need to ensure that you are able to express your creativity and be the best artist you can be. In return we’ll expect you’ll be motivated and driven, using your previous retail artistry experience to reach and exceed your performance targets. As a Laura Mercier Makeup Artist you’ll be armed with iconic products, French aesthetic and the best artistry techniques – inspiring women everywhere to express and embrace their individual beauty.

PROFILE

• Demonstrable Retail Management experience
• Strong experience in artistry, ideally with a qualification
• Ability to communicate effectively with Area Manager on business performance
• Ability to drive KPIs and sales targets within the team
• Excellent communicator
• Experience in coaching and developing others
• Alignment with the group’s “Trust8” working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER: 7110

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