Since our beginnings in 1997, MECCA has redefined the beauty landscape in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand), leading in retail innovation and delivering the ultimate beauty experience. Our goal has remained the same since the beginning - to help our community look, feel, and be their best. We are looking for passionate, driven, and experienced Makeup Artists to join our Melbourne Stores and help bring the MECCA magic to life, creating unforgettable experiences for our customers every day!
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, subject to company policy!
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
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. To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, please visit https://www.mecca.com.au/retail-careers.html