Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don’t believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we’ve been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers to express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we’re moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue to delight our customers.

Working here you’ll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer — asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you’ve got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It’s fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers’ lives. We are proud to be N Brown.

The role

We’re looking for a talented Hair & Make-Up Artist to join our on-set ecommerce team. Working alongside our Lead Stylist and Hair & Make-Up, creative, and production teams, you’ll bring brand visions to life through innovative hair and make-up looks that elevate every shoot.

In our fast-paced photographic studio, you’ll interpret seasonal trends, adapt them across multiple fashion brands, and deliver polished, camera-ready results that embody each brand’s unique aesthetic. If you thrive in a creative, high-energy environment and love translating ideas into visuals, this is for you.

A day in the life of an Har & Make Up Artist at N Brown

Collaborate with art directors, stylists, and photographers to create hair and make-up looks that are brand-appropriate, trend-led, and visually striking.
Design and apply make-up that works seamlessly under professional studio lighting and meets each brief’s creative direction.
Refresh and adjust hair and make-up throughout the day to maintain consistency and quality across all images.
Ensure every model’s look meets the highest standard of finish and aligns with brand expectations.
Brief and guide freelance hair and make-up teams, ensuring alignment with lighting conditions, creative direction, and production timelines.
Develop seasonal trend boards and model-specific moodboards to inspire and guide on-set execution.

What are we looking for

Proven experience in a fashion or ecommerce photographic studio environment.
Strong creative eye with the ability to interpret briefs into impactful, high-quality looks.
Skilled in designing make-up and hair that photographs beautifully under various lighting setups.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume studio, maintaining both speed and precision.
Confident creating references, moodboards, and visual concepts that reflect current beauty and fashion trends
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and time-management skills.

What’s in it for you?

24 days holiday pro rata (+ bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
This role's working hours are 28.93 per week over 4-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!

Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown Group.

Hair and Make Up Artist (Part time Mondays to Thursdays)

Hair and Make Up Artist (Part time Mondays to Thursdays)