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
The Product Development Intern will support the e.l.f. Cosmetics Product Development team in driving innovation and bringing new products to life. This role will contribute to brief creation, concept brainstorming, and organization of samples while ensuring smooth cross-functional support for upcoming launches. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about beauty and product innovation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creation of briefs and brainstorming new product concepts across color cosmetics and skincare
- Organize, label, and manage product samples, while collecting team feedback for refinement
- Support product shipping needs (domestic and international)
- Assist with sample preparation and distribution for retailer and internal meetings
- Maintain the physical product sample library and ensure accuracy of records
- Track, review, and help evaluate formulas in partnership with the team
- Conduct research on emerging beauty trends, consumer insights, and ingredient innovations
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in Senior year or Recently graduated, with a degree in business, marketing, cosmetic science, or related field
- Prior internship experience in product development, innovation, or marketing preferred; beauty industry experience (mass or prestige) a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for color cosmetics, skincare, and the beauty industry
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive self-starter
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
