Washington DC, Union Market, Esthetician

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Glowbar Team:

Glowbar is reinventing the facial with custom, 30-minute treatments led by expert estheticians, designed to deliver results. Since launching in NYC in 2019, we’ve grown fast, with locations across the Northeast and more on the way.

Stepping into your first role as a licensed Esthetician can feel daunting, but at Glowbar, we've built our culture around helping new professionals hit their stride fast. You'll be at the center of it all, and here's why new grads thrive with us:

• Before you start in a studio, we set you up to succeed with a training program valued at $10,000

• A high-volume, fast-paced environment where you'll get to know skin better than anyone else

• A tight-knit, supportive team of Estheticians who genuinely want each other to win

• Clear pathways for growth into senior and leadership roles within your studio

• You'll master a specialized, repeatable technique - making you highly skilled and highly hireable

What You’ll Do: 

You'll be the expert in the room and clients will know it. Every day, you'll:

• Deliver Glowbar's customized 30-minute facial with consistency and care 

• Perform specialized services like extractions, dermaplaning, nano infusion, LED therapy, and high-frequency treatments

• Educate and develop customized treatment plans with recommended products and educate clients on ingredients and at-home routines

• Build lasting client relationships by documenting detailed notes and guiding every client toward the membership as the best way to achieve their skincare goals

• Keep your studio and treatment room spotless and client-ready - maintaining sanitation standards before and after every appointment

• Collaborate with Studio Guides and Managers, including stepping in at the front desk when your team needs you, to keep every corner of the studio running smoothly

• Be the ultimate Glowbar ambassador in personality, presentation standards, and education

Who We’re Looking For:

• A validated (temporary or permanent) licensed Esthetician - brand new grads are welcome!

• Genuine passion for skincare, client care, and continuous learning

• A warm, professional presence and a hospitality-first mindset

• Flexible availability, including weekends (we're busiest when clients have time to glow)

  • Full-Time: 5-day open availability, including both weekend days

  • Part-Time: 3-day open availability, including both weekend day

  • Peak Day Only: Minimum of one (1) day on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, every week 

• A results-driven attitude - we'll support you in hitting $1,000+ in monthly product sales via treatment plans

Your Glow Package (Compensation & Benefits):

• +$2/hour weekend differential for Saturday and Sunday shifts

• 10% commission on product sales when sales goals are achieved

• $17 recommended gratuity per service

• 2% annual compensation increase eligibility

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance largely covered by Glowbar for Full-Time team members

• 40 hours of vacation for Full-Time team members + sick leave for all team members

• Holiday pay at 1.5x for any of the 6 company holidays

• Access to DailyPay platform - access part of your paycheck before payday at no cost

• Disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental wellness support

• Commuter benefits to help save on transit and parking

• Free annual Glowbar membership ($780 value) and two annual guest passes ($170 value)

• 25% employee discount off skincare products

• $150 employee referral bonuses for bringing great people to the team

• $15 product credit for every first-time client you refer

Working Conditions:

Our studios are energetic, on-your-feet environments. You should be comfortable with:

• Standing, walking, and moving throughout your full shift