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Stylist

Ulta Beauty
East Rutherford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

OVERVIEW

Experience a perfect blend of deliberate purpose and clear-eyed vision. At Ulta Beauty, some of the industry’s most highly-esteemed beauty leaders share themselves, as well as their expertise. Building authentic community. Creating a real sense of belonging—even as they’re plotting a bold, strategic course of exciting innovations destined to revolutionize the industry.

Think robust organizational support. Ever-increasing levels of investment. And a healthy dose of personal empowerment and growth opportunity. All with a company of unwavering strength and stability.

We are the future of beauty services. Be part of the transformation.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Stylist is responsible for engaging with guests, consulting with them on their hair care needs and recommending products and services. The Stylist delivers quality professional services with an emphasis on the guest’s total look. They support the Experience Manager (EM) and the Assistant Services Manager (ASM) through a focus on performance (service sales, and productivity), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

The Stylist is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

  • Perform hair services including hair design, haircuts, color, texture, hair treatments, styling, updos, perms, blowouts, keratin treatments, extensions, makeup applications, and ear piercing (where applicable).
  • Meet or exceed sales goal of $800 average weekly sales and productivity goals for hair services by delivering exceptional guest service and contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty.
  • Demonstrate business acumen with understanding of business drivers and identified opportunities for growth.
  • Perform product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
  • Support the execution of in-store events, promotions, and marketing-initiatives that deliver an unrivaled guest experience.
  • Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing industry trends, products, and services during work time, and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these trends, products, and services to better serve guests.
  • Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

People

  • Develop guest relationships through consultations and appropriate retail and service recommendations.
  • Demonstrate high standards of customer service and salon image standards.
  • Serve all guests, including walk-in guests, in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Develop a partnership with skin therapists and the retail team to provide a total-store and well- rounded guest experience.
  • Establish professional peer and brand partner relationships that foster a shared interest in collaboratively delivering exceptional guest service.
  • Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests in the salon and on the salesfloor.
  • Attend mandatory trainings and meetings to enable continuous professional development.

Process

  • Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures before, during, and after services; always ensure compliance with state board guidelines.
  • Follow established service protocols to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
  • Utilize appropriate booking and clientele systems to book guests for return services and for events.
  • Communicate any supply needs to the EM, ensuring guest readiness at all times.
  • Maintain outstanding store operational standards, including cleanliness of the salon, salesfloor, restrooms, backroom, break area, and any additional assigned area.
  • Adhere to the Ulta Beauty dress code.
  • Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
  • Execute other operational tasks as directed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Cosmetology license

Experience

  • Previous relevant salon experience is preferred.

Skills

  • Proficiency with latest salon techniques for performing haircutting, haircolor, lightening, styling, texture, treatment, extensions, makeup, and ear piercing services (where applicable) and/or an aptitude to develop skills and capabilities in all service categories.
  • Proficiency with use of equipment and chemicals needed to perform technical work
  • Proficiency to demonstrate, recommend and sell pro hair care and makeup products
  • Developed communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, and build clientele

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Work a flexible schedule to 2026-05-16T01:53:49.333 00:00
  • We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

    OVERVIEW

    Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta Beauty, we’re transforming the world one shade, one lash, one cut at a time. Because beauty is powerful.

    If you seek greater purpose—a place of vision, mission, and lived values—where voices are heard, contributions valued and recognized and growth opportunities abound, consider Ulta Beauty. Nowhere else are the possibilities quite this beautiful.

    GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

    The Beauty Advisor (BA) is responsible for providing an exceptional experience for all Ulta Beauty guests by engaging each guest to determine their individual needs, conducting cashier tasks, keeping fixtures stocked with merchandise, maintaining overall store cleanliness and completing tasks as assigned. The BA supports the leadership team through a focus on performance (service/retail sales and in-store events), people (guest service), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires a passion for the beauty industry, exceptional guest service, and the aptitude to learn and communicate product knowledge.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Job Functions)

    The BA is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

    Performance

    • Contribute to meeting or exceeding the store’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), omni-channel sales, and retail shrink as set by Ulta Beauty for the store.
    • Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by providing a guest-friendly environment, which includes greeting and engaging each guest entering the store, personalizing service to their needs, answering questions about products and services, informing guests about promotions and sales, and recommending complementary Ulta Beauty products and/or services.
    • Courteously handle customer service, sales, refunds, and exchanges and assist with on-line orders.
    • Perform makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations with guests to drive sales and the guest service experience.
    • Book appointments for and support the execution of services and in-store events that deliver an unrivaled guest experience while delivering on sales goals.
    • Take the initiative to stay informed regarding new and existing products and services during work time and be knowledgeable about the ingredients and benefits of these products and services to better serve guests.
    • Maintain prompt, regular attendance.

    People

    • Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
    • Share the benefits of the guest loyalty program, including credit and the Ulta Beauty app, with guests on the salesfloor and when prompted by Ulta Beauty’s systems.
    • Collaborate with managers and associates throughout the store to help grow the business.
    • Regularly participate in ongoing training, including brand and category education, to enable continuous professional development and drive sales performance.

    Process

    • Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Adhere to Ulta Beauty’s dress code.
    • Drive sales by keeping assigned work area replenished, signed and faced, and ensuring testers are available.
    • Maintain outstanding store standards and overall store cleanliness including salesfloor, restrooms, cashwrap, backroom, and break area.
    • Participate in completing merchandise resets, planograms, marketing and advertising displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing/unloading shipments using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
    • Protect company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service.
    • Execute other operational tasks as directed.

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    • High school diploma is preferred

    Experience

    • 1 year of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred

    Skills

    • Demonstrates a passion for guest service and competency for selling
    • Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices)
    • Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
    • Ability to troubleshoot
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    • Work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Continuous mobility throughout the store during shift
    • Frequent standing, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, and twisting during shift
    • Continuous and/or frequent lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 25 lbs. during shift
    • Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects during shift

    If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00 / Hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

    ABOUT

    At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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