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Lead Esthetician jobs are open across day spas, medical spas, luxury hotels, and skincare clinics, at every level from licensed esthetician to senior lead and spa director, with specializations in advanced facials, chemical peels, and laser and light treatments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SkinQ is a growing skincare company with five Chicagoland studio locations specializing in results-driven facials, Hydrafacialâ„¢, waxing, brow and lash services, and personalized skincare recommendations. We're seeking an experienced, motivated, and leadership-minded Studio Lead & Licensed Esthetician to join our Roscoe Village team full-time.
This is an exciting opportunity for an esthetician who loves working with clients while taking on additional leadership responsibilities. You'll maintain an active client schedule while serving as the day-to-day leadership presence in the studio, supporting teammates, reinforcing company standards, and helping drive studio performance.
We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, solves problems, and creates a positive, accountable team environment.
Employment Highlights
- Competitive compensation: $17.50–$20/hour plus service and retail commissions and gratuities.
- Consistent full-time schedule: Four days per week, including Saturdays and evenings.
- Leadership opportunity: Support studio operations, guide teammates, and help drive performance while continuing to see clients.
- Training and career growth: Comprehensive onboarding, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical (BCBSIL), dental, vision, company-paid short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with 2% company match, PTO, paid parental leave, product spending allowance, professional development reimbursement, $250 initial uniform reimbursement, bonus PTO opportunities, and employee discounts.
Your Schedule
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide exceptional esthetic services, consultations, and personalized skincare recommendations.
- Serve as a day-to-day resource for teammates, offering guidance and support.
- Reinforce SkinQ's service standards, policies, and Proven Process.
- Support studio scheduling, cleanliness, inventory, and daily operations.
- Encourage team performance in retail sales, service enhancements, rebooking, and client retention.
- Identify and resolve routine challenges while communicating larger concerns to management.
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable studio culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Illinois Esthetics License and high school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of professional esthetics experience, including facials and body waxing.
- Strong consultation, retail recommendation, and client service skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, initiative, and leadership potential.
- Availability to work the schedule listed above, including Saturdays and evenings.
Previous leadership or management experience and proficiency in Hydrafacialâ„¢, dermaplaning, and chemical peels are preferred.
Why SkinQ?
At SkinQ, we combine clinical expertise with personalized care. We invest in our people through education, professional development, and meaningful career opportunities.
If you're a skilled esthetician who's ready to take the next step in your career while continuing to do what you love, we'd love to meet you!
Location: SkinQ Roscoe Village – Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 35–42 per week
Compensation: $17.50–$20/hour plus commissions and gratuities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
SkinQ is a growing skincare company with five Chicagoland studio locations specializing in results-driven facials, Hydrafacialâ„¢, waxing, brow and lash services, and personalized skincare recommendations. We're seeking an experienced, motivated, and leadership-minded Studio Lead & Licensed Esthetician to join our Roscoe Village team full-time.
This is an exciting opportunity for an esthetician who loves working with clients while taking on additional leadership responsibilities. You'll maintain an active client schedule while serving as the day-to-day leadership presence in the studio, supporting teammates, reinforcing company standards, and helping drive studio performance.
We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, solves problems, and creates a positive, accountable team environment.
Employment Highlights
- Competitive compensation: $17.50–$20/hour plus service and retail commissions and gratuities.
- Consistent full-time schedule: Four days per week, including Saturdays and evenings.
- Leadership opportunity: Support studio operations, guide teammates, and help drive performance while continuing to see clients.
- Training and career growth: Comprehensive onboarding, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical (BCBSIL), dental, vision, company-paid short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with 2% company match, PTO, paid parental leave, product spending allowance, professional development reimbursement, $250 initial uniform reimbursement, bonus PTO opportunities, and employee discounts.
Your Schedule
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide exceptional esthetic services, consultations, and personalized skincare recommendations.
- Serve as a day-to-day resource for teammates, offering guidance and support.
- Reinforce SkinQ's service standards, policies, and Proven Process.
- Support studio scheduling, cleanliness, inventory, and daily operations.
- Encourage team performance in retail sales, service enhancements, rebooking, and client retention.
- Identify and resolve routine challenges while communicating larger concerns to management.
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable studio culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Illinois Esthetics License and high school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of professional esthetics experience, including facials and body waxing.
- Strong consultation, retail recommendation, and client service skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, initiative, and leadership potential.
- Availability to work the schedule listed above, including Saturdays and evenings.
Previous leadership or management experience and proficiency in Hydrafacialâ„¢, dermaplaning, and chemical peels are preferred.
Why SkinQ?
At SkinQ, we combine clinical expertise with personalized care. We invest in our people through education, professional development, and meaningful career opportunities.
If you're a skilled esthetician who's ready to take the next step in your career while continuing to do what you love, we'd love to meet you!
Location: SkinQ Roscoe Village – Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 35–42 per week
Compensation: $17.50–$20/hour plus commissions and gratuities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead esthetician jobs.
- Active state esthetics license with no disciplinary actions on record
- Two or more years of hands-on esthetics experience in a spa or clinical setting
- Proficiency in advanced services including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facial treatments
- Experience training or supervising junior estheticians or front-desk staff
- Knowledge of professional skincare product lines and retail sales techniques
- Familiarity with spa management software for scheduling and client record-keeping
Tips for Your Lead Esthetician Job Search
List every license and certification you hold
Your state esthetics license is a baseline requirement, but lead roles also look for advanced certifications in chemical peels, microneedling, or laser treatments. List each one with the issuing body so hiring managers can verify your credentials quickly.
Show your team leadership on your resume
Lead esthetician roles expect you to train, schedule, and mentor junior staff. Quantify that responsibility by naming the size of the team you oversaw and any protocols you developed, not just the treatments you performed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead esthetician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that signal the right scope
Some employers post this role as 'senior esthetician,' 'esthetics team lead,' or 'skin care supervisor.' Search all variations when scanning openings so you don't miss positions that match your experience but use a different title.
Bring a treatment portfolio to your interview
Before and after photos of your work, permission from clients assumed, give interviewers concrete proof of your technique and results. Medical spas in particular expect candidates to demonstrate familiarity with advanced modalities, not just describe them.
Negotiate continuing education benefits early
Lead estheticians are expected to stay current on new treatments and devices. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer covers certification renewals, product training, or industry conference fees before you accept, not after your first review.
Lead Esthetician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead estheticians?
The most active employers for lead estheticians right now are Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Omni Hotels, and Face Foundrie, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Medical spas and hotel spa brands tend to post lead roles most consistently throughout the year.
How many lead esthetician jobs are remote?
About 13% of lead esthetician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most esthetics work requires in-person treatment. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include product training coordination, virtual skin consultations, and spa operations management roles where hands-on treatments are not the primary responsibility.
How do you become a lead esthetician?
Start by completing an accredited esthetics program and passing your state board exam to earn your license. Work in a licensed spa or clinic to build hands-on experience across a range of services, then pursue advanced certifications in areas like chemical peels, microneedling, or laser treatments. Demonstrate reliability and an ability to train others, and you become a natural candidate for lead roles when they open.
Can you get hired as a lead esthetician with little experience?
Most employers require at least a year of post-licensure experience before considering a candidate for a lead role, since the position involves guiding other staff as well as performing treatments. If you're early in your career, focus on building depth in advanced services at your current employer, volunteer to onboard new hires, and ask your manager to formalize that mentoring on your performance record. That documented leadership is what moves a resume from junior to lead consideration.
What does the lead esthetician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your license status and review your background. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a practical skills assessment where you perform one or two services so the hiring team can evaluate your technique. Some medical spas add a product knowledge portion where you explain treatment protocols. Final-stage conversations usually involve the spa director and focus on how you handle scheduling conflicts, staff coaching, and client complaints.
Where can I find and apply to lead esthetician jobs?
You can find and apply to lead esthetician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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