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Licensed Beauty Advisor - Part Time

Washington, DCOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$24–$28 /hrPosted 27 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Licensed Beauty Advisor
  • Beauty Services
  • Makeup
  • Waxing
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Service environment
  • Beauty products
  • Trends
  • Techniques

Nice to have

  • Sephora's Beauty Services menu
  • Beauty trends
  • Product knowledge
  • Personalized client service
  • Lasting relationships
  • Collaborative environment

Role summary

Sephora is seeking a part-time Licensed Beauty Advisor to join their team. In this role, you will act as a beauty expert, guiding clients through their beauty journey by providing services like makeup and waxing, educating them on trends and products, and driving sales. You will maintain your professional license, uphold hygiene and safety standards, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture. The position requires 1-3 years of experience in a similar role or in retail, hospitality, or service environments, along with strong knowledge of beauty products and techniques. Availability during peak retail hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is necessary.

Job ID: 295346
Store Name/Number: DC-Connecticut Ave (1216)
Address:1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20036, United States (US)
Hourly/Salaried: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Position Type: Regular

Your Role at Sephora: As a Licensed Beauty Advisor, you’ll impact clients every day. You’re a beauty expert, guiding clients on their journey at the Beauty Studio and beyond. It’s about more than just products—it's also making someone’s day through teaching, inspiration, and play. Join our diverse, supportive team and grow with leaders who care. If you’re licensed, service-driven, and love connecting—this is your moment to Belong to Something Beautiful.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive results Help achieve store goals by providing and rebooking beauty services, servicing clients, and selling products
  • Perform beauty services Provide makeup, waxing, and other services listed in Sephora’s Beauty Services menu. Stay informed about all beauty trends and product knowledge to educate and empower clients
  • Maintain licensure and uphold hygiene standards Keep licenses active and always uphold health and safety protocols
  • Foster inclusiveness and teamwork Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered
  • Uphold Sephora standards Follow company policies and help create a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience for all

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability
  • Must meet the required minimum number of weekly shifts/ hours
    • Full Time: 30-40 hrs/week
    • Part Time: 15-29 hrs/week
    • Flex (as needed): 4-14 hrs/week
  • Be available during peak retail operations (nights, weekends and holidays)
  • Punctuality and consistent attendance

Qualifications/Experience
  • An active license to provide waxing, makeup, and false application services in the state where the services are being performed
  • 1-3 years' experience in a similar role or in a retail, hospitality, or service environment
  • Strong knowledge of beauty products, services, trends, and techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver personalized client service and build lasting relationships
  • Team player who thrives in a collaborative and goal-oriented environment
  • Quick learner with ability to absorb and share product knowledge effectively
  • Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy
Inclusion & Belonging We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored
Meaningful Rewards Sephora offers comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility; Details can be found Here
$24.00 - $27.50/hr. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, including relevant qualifications and experience; and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position and/or geographic location.
Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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