Job title: Freelance Artist / Artistry Team Member

Reports to: Sales and Education Executive

Company overview

NARS Cosmetics is a cosmetics and skin care company with various multi-use beauty products and now is a subsidiary of Shiseido.

NARS Cosmetics provides women with a full spectrum of classic and fashion colors and innovative products from which they can build their makeup wardrobe and express their individual styles.

Job purpose The Freelance Artist / Artistry Team Member is responsible for executing successful events and sales support in various retailers while representing the brand in terms of customer service, artistry, image, passion and productivity.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

- Partner with Territory Manager, Account Executive, and Stylists to execute NARS events
- Responsible for contributing to achieve event sales goals
- Responsible for providing the client with the NARS Experience
- Responsible for ensuring your chair is always occupied during events
- Responsible for “pulling” clients
- Responsible for providing sales support during NARS driven events in various retailers
- Communicate and partner with Territory Managers, Account Executives, and Stylists
- Ensure GTU & Gondola meets expectations of cleanliness and seasonal newness
- Conduct or participate in various special events, marketing, and promotional activities

Additional Responsibilities:

- Act as NARS ambassador in the public
- Adaptable and able to travel within region
- Provide well-articulated tips and tricks for new collections
- Be an impactful presence in stores whether it be sales support days or an event

Qualifications





- Minimum 1 Year of Experience in Artistry Skills and Retail Selling
- Proven Sales Record
- Bilingual in both French and English an asset
- Experience in Customer Service
- Reliability and timeliness skills are essential
- Great Makeup Artistry Skills and have Images to Show
- Experience in Sephora Environment is an Asset

TRUST 8 COMPETENCIES

Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate.

THINK BIG

Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.

TAKE RISKS

Embrace risk, practice “trial and error and trial”.

HANDS ON

Consider front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.

COLLABORATE

Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.

BE OPEN

Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

Be sincere and humble at all times.

BE ACCOUNTABLE

Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.

APPLAUD SUCCESS

Create a culture that celebrates success.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Shiseido Canada is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise, so that suitable accommodation can be made. We can be reached at [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 NARS Freelance Makeup Artist (Ottawa)
🏢 Shiseido (Canada
📍 Ottawa