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56 indie stylist Volume 3 Issue 2 advertisement When a diverse group of talented stylists With independent strengths, skills, and interests find common purpose, beautiful things happen. That's what drives the creative energy and career joy of the award-winning Ulta Beauty Design Team, a group of about 15 working stylists who earned a spot on the ever-evolving artist ensemble two years ago. "Design Team stylists get their hands and expertise into so many different special projects and creative opportunities," says Haley Valadez, senior manager for the Design Team. And the scope and influence of their work keeps expanding—from creative editorial work for photo and video shoots, national consumer marketing campaigns, and on-stage presentations at national shows, to individual contracting to create content for brand partners, and more. While flexing creative muscles and skills, Design Team stylists also work to own their success and build their services business. Dual Purpose Each Design Team member works full time behind the chair in an Ulta Beauty store while also enjoying the flexibility and opportunity to shape their beauty influence and experiences outside the salon. Best of All Worlds Learn what inspires the award-winning Ulta Beauty Design Team stylists to love their careers and own their success. Elevating Education Design Team members tap into and sometimes help roll out industry-leading education (hello, new "Texture Excellence" and extensions training). Like all Ulta Beauty services pros, they are paid for the time they invest in education. Strong Benefits Design Team members experience all the best-in-class benefits Ulta Beauty offers, including 401k, health care, paid time off, and competitive commission. Sweet Life Like all stylists at Ulta Beauty, Design Team stylists can experience many of the perks of renting (emphasis on "own your success") without the hassle, expense, risk, or isolation of rental. "Design Team stylists get their hands and expertise into so many different special projects and creative opportunities." —Haley Valadez