Raleigh, NC · Remote
$15 - $17.50/hr
Position Type: Part-time, fully remote * Pay Range: $15.00-$17.50/hour (depending on location) * Growth: Opportunities to advance as you grow with the team What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
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Raleigh, NC · Remote
$15 - $17.50/hr
Position Type: Part-time, fully remote * Pay Range: $15.00-$17.50/hour (depending on location) * Growth: Opportunities to advance as you grow with the team What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
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To thrive as a Remote Cosmetologist, you need in-depth knowledge of cosmetology techniques, current beauty trends, and a valid state cosmetology license. Familiarity with virtual consultation platforms, appointment scheduling software, and high-definition cameras is essential for delivering effective remote services. Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build rapport virtually are key soft skills in this role. These skills ensure you can provide expert advice, maintain client satisfaction, and deliver high-quality beauty services remotely.
A Remote Cosmetologist provides virtual beauty consultations, skincare advice, makeup tutorials, and hairstyling recommendations through online platforms. They may work with clients via video calls, chat, or social media to offer personalized beauty solutions. This role often involves selling beauty products, creating digital content, or partnering with brands. It allows cosmetologists to reach a broader audience without needing to be in a physical salon.
A typical day for a Remote Cosmetologist involves conducting virtual consultations with clients to assess their beauty needs, recommending personalized skincare or haircare routines, and guiding clients through techniques using video calls. You may also spend time updating client records, researching new products, and coordinating with beauty product suppliers or in-person cosmetologists for follow-up services. Working remotely requires self-motivation and excellent time management, as you may set your own schedule or manage a roster of appointments throughout the day. Successful remote cosmetologists also regularly engage with clients via email or messaging platforms to answer questions and provide ongoing support between appointments.
$15 - $17.50/hr
Part-time
Posted 28 days ago
Our Story:
Short Story is an award winning, technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence.
As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by leading investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.
Our Values:
We're building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.
✨ Transform Lives. We're customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.
⚡️ Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.
💪 Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.
💡 Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven't seen.
We're looking for stylists who take their craft seriously. A successful Short Story stylist has a keen eye for style, figure flattering silhouettes, attention to detail, and great communication skills. You'll be helping clients with your creativity, knowledge, and thoughtfulness. You should be able to recommend outfits and recognize what works well together and what doesn't. You care about getting it right, not just getting it done. Our clients are at the core of everything we do, and that should be reflected in your work.
Day to Day:Use our platform to style clients each week
Curate well-coordinated boxes of styles to perfectly fit our clients
Actively incorporate client feedback to improve recommendations
Communicate directly with clients and own the development of your relationships
Write thoughtful stylist notes to guide your clients through their petite style journey
Meet quality and efficiency metrics while managing your own schedule
Must reside in California, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina (see full location exclusions below)
Must be currently authorized to work in the US
At least 1 year of experience as a virtual stylist or other comparable online styling experience
Must be able to work 25-29 hours per week
Experienced. You've worked as a virtual or online stylist before, or have a strong background in fashion with a genuine eye for style.
Customer-obsessed. You think about the person on the other end of every box.
Tech-savvy. You're comfortable working in digital platforms and learning new tools quickly.
Reliable. You show up, hit your commitments, and manage your time without being managed.
A strong writer. Your stylist notes are clear, warm, and specific, not generic.
Hours & Scheduling
We offer two scheduling options to fit your lifestyle. We are looking for Stylists who can commit to one of the following:
Option 1: 20–25 hours per week
Option 2: 25–29 hours per week
Please note: Weekly hours may occasionally flex within your chosen option’s range based on business needs.
Compensation & Details
Position Type: Part-time, fully remote
Pay Range: $15.00–$17.50/hour (depending on location)
Growth: Opportunities to advance as you grow with the team
Application
Stylist Assessment
First Interview (video)
Second Interview (video)
Offer
Location Exclusions
We are unable to hire in the following locations:
California: San Francisco, West Hollywood
Washington: Seattle, SeaTac, Bellingham, Burien, Everett, King County unincorporated, Renton, Tukwila
Short Story is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. We work diligently to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.