Summer Intern, Product Development

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Oakland, CA
Hybrid
Internship
Beauty
The Role
The Summer Intern will support the Product Development team with research on shade assortments, manage product archives, and assist with project organization and documentation.
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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 15th – August 21st
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
1,096 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals.

Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.

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