Makeup Artist/ Manager

Studio Manager & Lead Custom Makeup Artist

Blende Custom Makeup & Skincare – Westfield, NJ

Commission +$22 per hour Part time Position

Part-Time (weekends) with occasional parties

In-person position

About Blende

Blende is a boutique custom-blending beauty studio specializing in vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare. Located for 10 years in downtown Westfield, NJ, we create personalized foundations, lipsticks, glosses, skincare formulas and more tailored to each client.

Blende is an experience-driven beauty concept focused on artistry, customization, and client relationships. This is not a traditional makeup counter role. This is more than a job. .. this position could evolve into the potential to earn equity and participate in ownership as the company grows.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and responsible Studio Manager who can confidently run the studio when ownership is not present.

This role combines:

• Custom blending artistry (Like fun chemistry)
• Makeup applications and lessons
• Soft, consultative retail selling
• Inventory and scheduling management
• Daily operational leadership

You will be both an artist and an operator.

Paid training will be provided to master Blende’s custom-blending systems, service protocols, and sales approach.

Core Responsibilities

Artistry & Services

Custom-blend foundation, lipstick, gloss, skincare and more

• Perform makeup applications and lessons
• Host and assist with private parties and events
• Create personalized at-home regimens for clients

Sales & Client Experience

Deliver a polished, high-touch customer experience

• Educate clients using a soft, consultative selling approach
• Drive retail sales and rebooking
• Build long-term client relationships

Studio Management

Open and close studio as key holder

• Manage scheduling and daily service flow
• Oversee inventory and prevent stock shortages
• Operate Meevo POS system
• Maintain immaculate sanitation and presentation standards
• Assist with social media content creation

Qualifications

Strong makeup artistry skills

• Solid understanding of color theory
• Confident but refined sales ability
• Highly organized and dependable
• Comfortable working independently
• Prior boutique, salon, or retail beauty experience preferred
• Portfolio and references required

Compensation & Benefits

$22 per hour/Commission

• Uncapped Commission on retail sales and services
• Paid training
• Employee product discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Who This Role Is For

This position is ideal for someone who:

Loves customized beauty artistry

• Understands the power of relationship-based selling
• Enjoys taking ownership of a space
• Is detail-oriented and operationally strong
• Wants to grow within an innovative beauty brand

Please email resume, portfolio or insta link, and references to:

[email protected]

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 – 23.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person