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Aesthetician

Licensed Aesthetician  |  Skincare Specialist

Chicago, IL  •  South Loop

About Us

Our MedSpa is a boutique luxury nail salon and medical spa opening in Chicago's South Loop. We're building a beauty destination where nail artistry and medical aesthetics live under one roof. Our skincare and facial services are designed to feel approachable, results-driven, and luxurious—never clinical or intimidating. We need a skincare professional who shares that vision.

The Role

You will be our founding aesthetician, responsible for performing all non-injectable skin treatments—HydraFacials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, and clinical facials—conducting skin consultations, and helping shape the skincare side of our medspa service menu. This is a unique opportunity to build a clinical skincare program from the ground up within an established luxury brand. You'll work under the oversight of our medical director and collaborate with our nurse injector to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.

What You'll Do

•       Perform HydraFacial treatments (Signature, Deluxe, and Platinum) with customized boosters, serums, and LED therapy

•       Administer medical-grade chemical peels (Level 1 through Level 2  corrective peels) and manage peel series programs

•       Perform microneedling treatments (face and face + neck) under medical director supervision

•       Execute dermaplaning services (express treatments and add-ons to facials, HydraFacials, and peels)

•       Perform BABOR clinical facial treatments (Signature, Advanced Corrective, and Luxe Facial Experience) customized to individual skin concerns

•       Conduct thorough skin consultations—assess skin type, Fitzpatrick classification, conditions, goals, and create personalized treatment plans

•       Develop and manage treatment programs for acne, pigment/melasma correction, and anti-aging skin plans

•       Collaborate with the nurse injector to create comprehensive client treatment roadmaps combining skincare and injectable services

•       Perform extractions and LED/calming finishing treatments as standalone services and add-ons

•       Maintain compliance with all Illinois regulations, OSHA standards, and sanitation requirements under medical director oversight

•       Manage skincare inventory, product ordering, and supplier relationships (BABOR, HydraFacial, peel solutions, microneedling supplies)

•       Build and retain a loyal client base through exceptional results and attentive follow-up care

•       Contribute to our content and marketing (with your consent)—before/after photos, skincare education content, and event presence

What We're Looking For

•       Active Illinois aesthetician license (required)

•       Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical spa, dermatology office, or clinical skincare setting

•       Proven expertise in at least three of: HydraFacials, medical-grade chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, clinical facials

•       Strong skin analysis and consultation skills—able to assess skin conditions, recommend appropriate treatments, and set realistic expectations

•       Knowledge of skin anatomy, Fitzpatrick skin typing, contraindications, and post-treatment protocols

•       Experience with medical-grade skincare lines and understanding of active ingredients (retinoids, acids, antioxidants, peptides)

•       Comfortable working in a boutique setting—small team, building from scratch, wearing multiple hats early on

•       Warm, professional demeanor that puts clients at ease—especially first-timers exploring clinical skincare for the first time

•       Meticulous about sanitation, sterilization, and treatment room preparation

Bonus (Nice to Have)

•       Existing client following in the Chicago area

•       HydraFacial certification or advanced training

•       Experience with BABOR skincare line or willingness to train

•       Advanced certifications in chemical peels or microneedling

•       Social media presence or comfort being featured in educational skincare content

•       Experience with LED light therapy, oxygen facials, or other advanced modalities

•       Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Compensation & Benefits

•       Competitive compensation: base salary plus commission on services performed

•       90-day guaranteed hourly rate during ramp-up while your client book builds

•       Product and supply allowance

•       Continuing education support (HydraFacial certifications, peel training, skincare conferences)

•       Flexible scheduling that grows from part-time to full-time as your client book builds

•       Be part of a founding team building something special from the ground up

•       Friends-and-family discount on all services