New Product Development MBA Intern, Joico - Spring 2026
Culver City, CA
Internship
Hybrid
$37/hr - $37/hr
Intern
Henkel is a global company known for its innovative and sustainable products. They are seeking an MBA intern to contribute to the New Product Development lifecycle for their Joico brand, involving hands-on experience in project management, competitive assessments, and consumer trend research.
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience contributing to the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept to execution.
Shadow project leaders on select Joico brand initiatives, acting as a second set of eyes to support project management and execution.
Conduct competitive assessments for key categories such as lighteners and fashion shades, identifying market gaps and opportunities.
Research consumer trends and sentiment around product and ingredient innovations to inform future product strategies.
Attend weekly core team meetings and select cross-functional sessions to build executive presence and understand the full NPD Marketing process.
Participate in product concepting and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas for product naming, fragrance & benefits (F&B), claims ideation, and innovation opportunities for Joico.
Qualification
Required
A first or second year MBA student with an emphasis in Marketing or Communications
Ability to gather and analyze large data sets and develop fact-based recommendations
Interest in the beauty industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Strong organizational and writing skills for product concept development
Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow
Preferred
Benefits
Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.
In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
