Job Description

NATIONAL MAKE-UP ARTIST NARS
MISSION
The NARS national make-up artist is a true brand ambassador who lives and breathes NARS values. Combining artistry and commerce - The national make-up artists will partner with key departments to deliver business targets through eventing (both retail & PR) and education, building lasting customer relationships and showcasing exceptional artistry.
ORGANISATION
Reports to: NARS Lead Artist & Pro relations manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Location: Field role, 60-80% travel with remaining time in the London office or remote location.
Contract type: Permanent
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
IN STORE/ONLINE EVENTS

• Be the ultimate ambassador for NARS by leading best in class in-store and online events that inspire our customers, pro community and retail teams including:

• Visiting artist events on a monthly basis within targeted Space NK doors
• Sephora Peak hour demo days across Sephora estate
• Beaute Prestige International Resident Artist events approx every 8 weeks
• Department/FFS events

• Accountability for driving the success of own in-store events by working hand in hand with key events stake-holders to align on pre bookings, set up expectations and collateral needed
• Take a proactive approach to drive event bookings with store teams
• Monitor and track event results, providing a detailed monthly report to measure success
• Promote events on business/personal social media channels
• Seek out and establish new opportunities within retailers to further grow event business
• Support FFS teams in developing & delivering customer outreach & event plans
• Continuous maintenance of a NARS make-up kit
• Management of own diary

NARS ARTISTRY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS UK + ROI

• Host Artistry development days in stores based on business needs as directed by National education & events manager
• In partnership with education, host artistry workshops to help elevate both own and retailer artist skills in application, NARS techniques and product knowledge- including face to face and virtual opportunities
• Facilitate and assess artistry certifications to maintain consistency in NARS technical skill nationally
• Always lead by example, be an in house influencer/ leading voice for NARS vision and values and share this with the instore teams.
• Detail all Artistry initiatives to Education & Events manager in monthly report

CONSUMER FACING CONTENT & EVENTS

• Adhering to local social media guidelines provided by Shiseido UKI, represent the brand both aesthetically and through tone of voice on either business or personal social media account
• Plan and present content calendar to lead artist on a quarterly basis, to deliver a minimum of 2 social media posts per week
• As directed by lead artist, create on brand content and assets to support Global brand team, E-retail, marketing and commercial needs
• Create content for, & host social selling opportunities as directed by lead artist
• Submit all customer facing content to Lead artist & Pro relations manager for approval, to ensure brand guidelines are always met
• Act as supporting artist for PR in brand activations ,influencer & Press events

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly calendar to be kept up to date. Inc outlook and team rota
• Adhere to set T&E budget
• Submit monthly reports such as event results, expenses and travel
• Assist the Lead artist in delivering the event strategy
• Support Nars education team in trainings such as core and seasonal as required
• Adhere to NARS grooming guidelines

• Flexibility on working hours - events or activations may occur during evenings and weekends.
• Be able to adapt and change schedules at short notice for needs of the business

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Senior shop floor experience within an artistry brand
• Ideally a minimum of micro level (3k) social media following, and a strategy to grow this
• Ability to travel within the UKI including overnight stays
• Excellent public speaking skills, including ability to present and demo simultaneously
• Excellent artistry skills, with a proven portfolio of artistry achievements
• Proven track record of eventing success

THE BENEFITS YOU'LL LOVE...

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday day off
• Holiday buy - up to 5 days
• Day off when you get married or move house
• Generous contributory pension scheme - match up to 8%
• Annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance with Vitality
• Enhanced parental allowance
• Generous product allocation & discount
• Life Assurance up to x4 your salary
• Flexible Friday finish
• Flexible & hybrid working
• Wellbeing programmes
• Annual performance and development reviews so you know your career is going in the right direction

ABOUT SHISEIDO GROUP
Our mission : Beauty Innovations for a Better World
Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over 7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World. Did you know that Shiseido is the most awarded company in terms of innovation with a record 31 FSCC Awards?
Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region and is biggest affiliate, leading the Digital acceleration agenda thanks to a team of local experts, but is also constantly reinventing its Retail footprint in the world Nr4 biggest beauty market.
To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams
1. Leverage our unique portfolio of premium Beauty brands across all 3 categories
2. Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities
3. Customer-driven decisions
4. Create a great place to work in Beauty
OUR PRINCIPLES
Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success
OUR PRINCIPLES serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles - known as "TRUST 8" - are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in OUR MISSION.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are proud to be recognised as a disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.
OUR HIRING PROCESS
Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.
If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.
Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position which may include having a degree level qualification. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.

Skills Required