Summer Intern, Product Development
Oakland, CA
Marketing – Innovation, PD, EDU & R&D /
Intern /
Hybrid
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
The Summer Intern, Product Development will support the Product Development team with research, evaluation, and organization related to shade assortments and product archives. This role provides exposure to the early stages of product development, with a focus on color cosmetics, global shade strategy, and hands-on support within the Product Development (PD) environment.
Responsibilities:
- Research and evaluate current shade assortments to help identify gaps and opportunities
- Support the assessment of shades based on color, finish, and overall assortment balance
- Assist with organizing, maintaining, and managing product and shade archives within the PD room
- Support the Product Development team with documentation, tracking, and general project organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed to support ongoing product development initiatives
Requirements:
- Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
- Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st – August 28th
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Passion for color cosmetics and interest in beauty product development
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage routine tasks and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Eager to learn and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Business Rationale:
- This role supports the Product Development team by assisting with global shade assortment evaluation and maintaining organized product archives within the PD room. The intern’s contributions help streamline internal workflows and support informed decision-making across product development initiatives.
$20 - $20 an hour
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