The MECCA Story
For over 25 years, MECCA has been delivering the ultimate beauty experience.
Through our network of 100+ stores across Australia and Aotearoa (NZ) we offer an exclusive curation of over 200 of the best beauty brands in the world, a high-touch, love-filled approach to customer experience, and an ever-growing service offering.
If you would like to experience the MECCA magic, and join our growing team, then we would love to hear from you!
Expressions of interest are now open for a fabulous opportunity to join MECCA as a Colour Specialist (Experienced Makeup Artist) within our new store opening in Queenstown, NZ.
This will be a permanent, part-time opportunity and will include one weekend day per week.
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
Up to 40% discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance
Parental leave package including ongoing superannuation payments while on parental leave
Day-to-day responsibilities:
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:
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 trial period
Next steps:
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:
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 independent and elevating women's voices in politics and public life.
Join us, and together we can make the world over.
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