Makeup Artist (25 hours) Edinburgh St James Quarter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role
The Colour Specialist's main responsibility is to drive Colour sales through training and increase team skill levels and selling confidence.
Who you are
- Highly skilled makeup artist
- Able to evaluate skill level
- Confident and engaging
- Strong selling skills
- Excellent communicator, collaborator, and team player
- Passionate about make-up and customer service
- Enthusiastic to share knowledge and to support colleagues
- Able to identify key performance behaviours and competencies within the team
- Strong prioritising and organisational skills
What you'll be doing
- Training the team to company standard
- Ensuring the Colour aspect of the Novice Induction is completed with all new starters
- Scheduling the Colour training around business needs, logging each training session and attendees
- Observing and supporting the team on the spot with customers
- Delivering unbiased customer advice through exceptional product knowledge
- Exceeding sales targets and delivering LFL growth along with ATV, AUS and conversion
- Inspiring the team in Colour category and contributing to Space NK becoming a Colour destination
What is in it for you
- A competitive salary
- Company pension
- Company bonus scheme
- An exceptional employee discount
- Generous gratis
- Continuous training & development
- Plus many more
Space NK are an equal opportunities employer.
How We Will Use Your Information
We will use the information you provide to us with your job application to help us process your application for the specific job you have applied for. If you apply speculatively, we will process your application for the job/relevant business area that you detail within your email.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Makeup Artist (25 hours) Edinburgh St James Quarter roles across Space NK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,518 - £23,582 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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