Retail Education & Training Specialist (TEMP)

We are seeking a highly creative and execution-focused Retail Education & Training Specialist to support end-to-end product education initiatives. This role is responsible for developing compelling training materials, delivering impactful education experiences, and supporting product launches across retail and internal teams.

This is a tactical, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can seamlessly move between content creation, design, and education content strategy. 

This role is a part-time, temporary role.

Responsibilities

Product Launch Support

• Develop product launch presentation decks and training materials

• Create product one-pagers, sell sheets, and educational resources

• Design in-store educational tools and materials

• Build a cohesive product education ecosystem across channels

Content Creation

• Write scripts for educational video content

• Develop training materials for retail partners

• Create shade matching guides and application technique resources

• Author product knowledge documents, FAQs, and supporting content

Retailer-Specific Materials

• Customize training decks and materials by retailer

• Adapt content for regional and market-specific needs

• Develop retailer launch kits and supporting assets

• Build competitive positioning and comparison tools

Visual & Print Materials

• Design application cards and technique guides

• Create shade storytelling materials and merchandising tools

• Develop educational posters, counter cards, and print assets

• Build digital assets for e-learning platforms

Ongoing Support

• Update and maintain existing education materials

• Respond to retailer education needs and requests

• Develop seasonal and promotional training content

• Support field teams with tailored training resources

Certification Execution

• Create certification program content and learning modules

• Develop assessments, quizzes, and test questions

• Design certification certificates and digital badges

• Build training workshops and certification presentations

• Track completion and manage recertification processes

Requirements

• 3–7+ years in product education, training, or retail education (beauty industry preferred)

• Strong writing and content development skills

• Experience creating training decks, guides, and educational materials

• Confident presenter with experience delivering live and virtual trainings

• Ability to translate complex product information into clear, engaging content

• Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

What we would like to offer...

• $30-40/hour

• ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones

About ILIA

ILIA makes clean skin-centric beauty. We see skincare and makeup as one and believe that skin should look like skin. With transparency as our guide and color as our vehicle, we challenge the conventions of clean beauty to create something radically new, through safe, groundbreaking formulas that protect + revive the skin. Headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, ILIA brings together a strong group of innovative thinkers, rule-breakers and creative problem solvers. We pave the way forward as the leading clean makeup brand in what is being called the Clean Beauty Revolution. Fast paced growth provides constant learning, collaborative teamwork, and the desire to be the best at what you do. We celebrate taking risks and doing what has