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October 17, 2025
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Intern, Product Development, Cosmetics

Oakland, CA
Internship
Onsite
$20/hr - $24/hr
Intern
E.L.F. BEAUTY is a leading cosmetics brand committed to clean, cruelty-free beauty. The Product Development Intern will support the team in driving innovation and bringing new products to life through brief creation, concept brainstorming, and managing product samples.

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

Qualification

Required

  • Currently enrolled in Senior year or Recently graduated, with a degree in business, marketing, cosmetic science, or related field
  • 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

Preferred

  • Prior internship experience in product development, innovation, or marketing preferred; beauty industry experience (mass or prestige) a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years)
  • Equity
  • Flexible time off
  • Year-round half-day Fridays
  • Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment
E.L.F. BEAUTY is a cosmetics brand that offers professional makeup and beauty products to customers.
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Founded in 2004
Oakland, California, USA
201-500 employees
https://www.elfbeauty.com
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