MECCA Queenstown - Colour Specialist
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| Company | mecca |
| Category | Retail |
| Location | Otago |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Are you ready to take your makeup artistry career to the next level and join Australia’s leading beauty retailer? If so, submit your expression of interest here!
Life as a makeup artist at MECCA
• World-class education; continuous upskilling to hone your craft with MECCAversity and make-up artistry summits
• Masterclasses with leading global artists and brands like Nars, Urban Decay, Violette, Westman Atelier
• Exposure to support activations across brands and events like Mardi Gras & in-store experiences
• Play with the latest products from the world’s top brands
• Work-life balance; permanent opportunities with regular schedules
• Generous discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy.
• Parental leave package including ongoing superannuation payments while on parental leave
Day-to-day responsibilities / Ngā kawenga o ia rā
• Conducting makeup application services for customers from full glam to natural looks
• Be the go-to expert in-store for all things makeup; helping our customers to find the best products for their needs and making sure everyone leaves feeling MECCA-mazing!
• Work alongside your team to deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the store
What success looks like in this role / Ngā āhua o te angitu i tēnei tūranga
• Proven experience in professional makeup applications and the ability to conduct back-to-back appointments keeping to strict timings across peak trade hours
• Confident in delivering top trending looks; winged and graphic liners, natural glowy skin, smokey eyes, and fierce red lips
• Ability to deliver unforgettable moments for our customers that help them to feel amazing in their own skin
• Ability to coach and upskill your peers and demonstrate your make-up expertise to build the make-up category
• An inclusive, team-spirited person with a can-do attitude
If you have never worked for MECCA before, the first 90-days of employment will be subject to a trail period
Next steps / Te kōkiri whakamua
Get your portfolio ready and apply now - we can’t wait to see your skills!
If successful, as part of your application you may be asked to conduct a one-way video interview and as the last round, an in-person practical makeup assessment. If you need any additional support throughout our recruitment process, please just let us know.
More than makeup / Nui atu i te pani mata
• At MECCA, we're committed to being a force for good – within and beyond the beauty industry. Through our sustainability initiative, MECCA M-PACT , we’re transforming our business by building environmental and social sustainability-focused thinking into our operations – from our products and footprint to our brands and suppliers.
• We believe that beauty has the power to change lives. Through our social change movement, MECCA M-POWER, we support a group of over 20 incredible organisations dedicated to creating a future where the next generation can thrive. We strive to fight for women by ensuring their access to education, improving their health, safety and well-being, empowering female-led businesses, supporting women to become financially secure and independen t and elevating women's voices in politics and public life.
Join us, and together we can make the world over.
To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, please visit https://www.mecca.com.au/retail-careers.html