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Support Associate roles at Ulta span store operations, customer service, and beauty retail support. Ulta has a track record of sponsoring international talent across multiple visa categories for support functions, making it a viable target for candidates on F-1 OPT, TN, or employment-based green card pathways.
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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 Task Associate (TA) is responsible for delivering on operational excellence in support of sales drivers, which provide the foundation for delivering an exceptional experience for all Ulta Beauty guests. This is accomplished by keeping fixtures stocked with merchandise, maintaining overall store cleanliness and completing tasks as assigned. They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on performance (operational metrics), people (peers and guests), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
The TA 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 retail goals by ensuring all tasks are executed as planned and product is available for purchase.
- Meet compliance and execution goals related to task dashboard and ensure the timely completion of all operational processes, including the shipment and replenishment processes, merchandise sets, and inventory counts and procedures.
- Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
People
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
- 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.
- Complete merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipment using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
- Drive operational excellence 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.
- 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
- Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to problem solve.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Work a flexible schedule to include early morning shifts, days, evenings, weekends, overnights, 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 Task Associate (TA) is responsible for delivering on operational excellence in support of sales drivers, which provide the foundation for delivering an exceptional experience for all Ulta Beauty guests. This is accomplished by keeping fixtures stocked with merchandise, maintaining overall store cleanliness and completing tasks as assigned. They support the Merchandise Manager (MM) and Operations Manager (OM) through a focus on performance (operational metrics), people (peers and guests), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards). This position requires attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
The TA 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 retail goals by ensuring all tasks are executed as planned and product is available for purchase.
- Meet compliance and execution goals related to task dashboard and ensure the timely completion of all operational processes, including the shipment and replenishment processes, merchandise sets, and inventory counts and procedures.
- Maintain prompt, regular attendance.
People
- Contribute to an inclusive environment that supports teammates, peers, and the internal and external guests served.
- 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.
- Complete merchandise resets, planograms, marketing displays, physical inventory procedures, and processing shipment using Ulta Beauty’s technology and best practices.
- Drive operational excellence 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.
- 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
- Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Point of Sale system and Apple devices)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to problem solve.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Work a flexible schedule to include early morning shifts, days, evenings, weekends, overnights, 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.
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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Align your degree to retail operations
Support Associate roles at Ulta often involve inventory management, customer experience, and operational workflows. If your degree is in business, supply chain, or a related field, frame your academic background around these functions when applying to strengthen your sponsorship case.
Target Ulta stores with high hiring volume
Ulta runs large-scale hiring across hundreds of store locations. Applying to stores in markets where Ulta is actively expanding gives you better odds of reaching a hiring manager with sponsorship authority rather than a location on a hiring freeze.
Clarify OPT authorization before your interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your Employment Authorization Document is current before Ulta runs E-Verify. Retail employers are required to verify work authorization promptly, and any gap between your offer date and EAD validity can stall or void your start date.
Ask about PERM sponsorship during the offer stage
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card pathways, PERM labor certification is filed by the employer through DOL. Raise this during the offer conversation, not after onboarding. Knowing whether your store's regional HR team handles PERM or escalates to corporate saves weeks of ambiguity.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Support Associate roles
Ulta posts Support Associate openings frequently, but not all locations or postings are tied to sponsorship-eligible positions. Use Migrate Mate to browse current Ulta openings filtered by visa type so you're only targeting roles where sponsorship is actually on the table.
Understand TN visa scope for retail roles
TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in specific professional categories. Support Associate roles at Ulta may qualify if your position maps to an eligible occupation. Confirm your job duties align with a recognized TN category before accepting an offer contingent on TN status.
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Find Support Associate at Ulta JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Ulta sponsor H-1B visas for Support Associates?
Ulta's sponsorship activity for Support Associate roles is concentrated in employment-based Green Card pathways like EB-2 and EB-3, along with F-1 OPT and TN. H-1B sponsorship for support-level retail positions is uncommon across the industry because these roles typically do not meet USCIS specialty occupation requirements, which mandate a direct relationship between a specific bachelor's degree field and the job duties.
How do I apply for Support Associate jobs at Ulta?
Applications go through Ulta's careers portal, where store-level Support Associate postings are listed by location. You can also browse visa-sponsorship-eligible Ulta openings on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa category. When applying, tailor your resume to Ulta's operational focus: inventory, customer service workflows, and beauty retail support rather than generic retail experience.
Which visa types are commonly used for Support Associate roles at Ulta?
The most common pathways for international candidates in Support Associate roles at Ulta are F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 or EB-3 preference categories. F-1 OPT is frequently used for recent graduates in their post-completion work period, while TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose role duties align with a qualifying USMCA occupation category.
What qualifications does Ulta expect for Support Associate positions?
Ulta typically looks for candidates with experience in retail operations, customer-facing service, or inventory management. A background in business, operations, or a related field strengthens your application. For sponsorship-track roles, being able to demonstrate how your academic training connects to day-to-day retail support functions, such as stock management, point-of-sale systems, or team coordination, matters during the hiring process.
How do I time my application around my visa or work authorization status?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply with enough runway before your EAD expires so Ulta can complete E-Verify and onboard you without a gap. For Green Card sponsorship through PERM, the DOL labor certification process takes several months before USCIS even receives a petition, so employer conversations about sponsorship intent should happen at the offer stage. Give yourself at least six months of lead time if you're approaching an OPT or grace period deadline.
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