Free esthetician job description template
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Esthetician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring an Esthetician who evaluates clients' skin and provides facials, hair removal and skincare advice in a clean, professional setting. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Disinfect equipment and clean work areas before and after procedures
- Evaluate clients' skin condition and appearance
- Discuss available treatments and determine which products will improve clients' skin quality
- Remove unwanted hair using wax, lasers or other approved treatments
- Recommend skincare products
- Teach and advise clients on how to care for their skin
- Refer clients to another specialist, such as a dermatologist, for serious skin problems
What you need
- State esthetician license
- Postsecondary nondegree program completed [as your state requires]
- Clean, careful work habits
- Strong client communication
Nice to have
- Experience with [facials, waxing or lash services]
- Existing client base
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Juniper Skin Studio, a three-room skincare studio.
Juniper Skin Studio is hiring a licensed Esthetician for facials and waxing (Tuesday to Saturday). You'll evaluate each client, recommend a treatment and keep your room to our sanitation standard. A current state license is required; we provide the room, products and booking system.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What an esthetician does
An esthetician evaluates clients' skin and provides facials, hair removal and skincare advice in a clean, professional setting. Typical duties include:
- Disinfect equipment and clean work areas before and after procedures
- Evaluate clients' skin condition and appearance
- Discuss available treatments and determine which products will improve clients' skin quality
- Remove unwanted hair using wax, lasers or other approved treatments
- Recommend skincare products
- Teach and advise clients on how to care for their skin
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says skincare specialists take a written and practical exam to get a state license, and requirements vary by state. Verify the license with your state board before the first client.
Training: Postsecondary nondegree program, then a state exam.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Skincare Specialists.
How much does an esthetician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do I verify an esthetician's license?
Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says skincare specialists need a state license, which requires a written and practical exam. Ask for the license number and verify it with your state board before the person sees a client.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.