Colour Specialist

Help us open the doors to something special.

We're opening an exciting new MECCA store in Belconnen, ACT, and we're looking for passionate Colour Specialists to help bring it to life from day one in casual contracts.

This is your opportunity to be part of building a team from the ground up, shaping an incredible store culture, and creating unforgettable customer experiences for a brand-new community.

Our MECCA Belconnen store is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027, with onboarding and training commencing ahead of opening.

Recruitment for this role will commence from Jan 2027, however expressions of interest are open now!

As a Colour Specialist, you'll inspire confidence through exceptional artistry, personalised consultations and expert product knowledge. You'll create memorable beauty experiences, build meaningful customer connections, and bring the MECCA magic to life every day.

 Life as a makeup artist at MECCA:         

• World-class education; continuous upskilling to hone your craft with MECCAversity
• Masterclasses with leading global artists and brands like Nars, Urban Decay, Violette, Westman Atelier 
• Exposure to support activations across brands and events
• 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:

• 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 invited to complete a one-way video interview, followed by an in-person practical makeup assessment as the final stage of our recruitment process.

Your practical assessment isn't just an opportunity for us to see your artistry—it also helps us understand your strengths and identify the best development pathway for you. If you're successful, you'll be placed into a tailored upskilling journey, with dedicated coaching, education and hands-on training to build your confidence in delivering MECCA's signature services and customer experiences before formally stepping into your Colour Specialist role.

If you need any additional support throughout our recruitment process, please 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