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**The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.** is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Position Summary:

The Director, Artistry & Events, N.A. leads the development of North America’s Senior & National Artists (SANAs), aligning artistry with commercial priorities. This role oversees all NA Artistry Programs and Events, manages staff, assets, and budgets, and collaborates cross-functionally to drive artistry excellence and brand elevation across channels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employee Management & Development

•Guide SANAs in supporting training, events, and brand initiatives.

•Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback.

•Foster a motivating, performance-driven environment.

•Address underperformance per MAC policy and ensure a safe work setting.

2. Employee Growth & Training

•Identify SANA training needs and support ongoing development.

•Promote customer service excellence and brand standards.

•Drive consistency in skill development, communication, and artistry.

•Collaborate on training agendas and lead content delivery.

•Manage SANA mentoring and ensure timely submission of training/event reports.

3. Artistry Programs & Events

•Oversee Artist Skills Certification and track progress against goals.

•Coordinate Advanced Certification and off-site training with Sales and Edu Ops.

•Partner with Edu, Retail, and Marketing to execute engaging events and launches.

•Build retail relationships to ensure optimal event space and execution.

•Lead “Events in a Box,” MAC Creator program, and manage event ROI.

•Create innovative event concepts and track artist performance metrics.

4. Financial Accountability

•Manage SANA and equipment budgets; oversee expense reporting and asset tracking.

•Ensure fiscal responsibility and security of training resources.

5. Marketing, Media & Awareness

•Direct SANA participation in media, fashion, and awareness events.

•Guide SANA look creation and act as spokesperson when needed.

6. Research & Development

•Serve on the MAC Colour Team; contribute product and concept ideas.

•Liaise between field and product planning to elevate retail insights.

•Evaluate new products and inform development.

Qualifications

Education:

10+ years of Makeup Artistry experience required; professional makeup certification preferred.

Skills:

+ Mastery in makeup application, public speaking, training, and customer service

+ Experience coaching individuals and teams

+ Strong communication and presentation skills

+ Creative approach to training and program development

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is **$120,550.00** to **$208,200.00** . Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition,

The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].

**Michigan Applicants:** Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

**Philadelphia Applicants:** Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20240326142036/V6-Fireball-Handout-fairchance-E-S.pdf)

**Rhode Island Applicants:** The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].