Studio Manager & Lead Custom Makeup Artist at Blende Custom Makeup & Skincare

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, makeup applications and lessons, soft consultative retail selling, inventory and scheduling management, and 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 your resume, portfolio or Instagram link, and references to: Info@BlendeBeauty.com