NARS Resident Senior Artist - Harrods

NARS Resident Senior Artist - Harrods, London (37.5 Hours)

Date: 19 Jan 2026

Location:

London

Resident Senior Artist - NARS

Sophisticated, witty and effortlessly chic, NARS embraces individuality, providing the vivid colour and luxurious texture needed to express personal visions of beauty.

Created in 1994 by the iconoclastic makeup artist François Nars, the brand has become a modern cult classic, synonymous with artistry, exquisite design, richly adventurous colour and witty irreverence. With counters across the UK & Ireland and a growing network of standalone stores, NARS is the brand to join for those who want to focus on the future.

We are part of the Shiseido Group, and in joining NARS you will not only receive innovative and artistry led training, a generous discount on our award winning products and the chance to be part of a fast growing brand – you join an incredible group network of brands, where developing our people is at the heart of our business.

Being a Resident Senior Artist brings with it diverse day to day activities.

Through one to one sessions and events, you will use your artistry skills and product expertise to ensure that each customer goes away not only with a bag full of luxurious makeup but also the confidence to use NARS techniques to express their own personal vision of beauty. By learning our customer engagement approach you will be able to create strong connections with your customers through the brand history and high performance formulas thus securing brand loyalty to not only NARS but you as an Artist.

• Execute event calendar in collaboration with Lead Artist and Events Manager.
• Lead on/off-counter events to drive customer acquisition and sales.
• Identify external partnerships to expand customer reach.
• Develop event strategies and plans with Business Manager.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

• Represent NARS as a brand ambassador.
• Achieve your personal sales targets and brand KPI expectations
• Manage virtual tools: online consultations, masterclasses, social media.
• Report event results and recommend engagement programs.
• Coach artists on customer trends and best practices.
• Maintain active presence on NARS digital platforms.

• Lead team meetings and workshops based on store needs.
• Coach artists on product knowledge, application, and service skills.
• Support management in identifying development opportunities.
• Attend advanced artistry training and brand-building projects.
• Conduct trade tests for new hires or promotions.

We’ll provide you with all the tools and training you need to ensure that you are able to express your creativity and be the best makeup artist you can be and in return we’ll expect you to be reaching and exceeding your performance targets. As a Resident Senior NARS Artist, you have the power to change the way a client feels about themselves through your actions, communication and the connections that you make.

This will be your daily commitment to your clients and yourself.

We value diversity and creativity in all that we do. Your suitability will come through a range of experiences and backgrounds. Specifically we encourage experiences from the below:

• Previous experience of working within the retail and beauty industry in high profile locations
• Proven high level of artistry experience through portfolio (on or off line)
• Professional appearance & grooming standards represent NARS style grooming guidelines
• Goal oriented with a strong commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Understanding of coaching and people development.
• Flexible working days including weekend and evenings.
• On counter leading from the front in excellence in performance to target and an elevated level of artistry and service that exceeds customer expectations.
• Has management experience and has excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated growth of appointment business in store.
• Experience of leading an event / outreach strategy with proven results
• Alignment with our “TRUST 8” Values

• THINK BIG
• TAKE RISKS
• HANDS ON
• COLLABORAT…