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SEPHORA

Intern, Merchandising, Skincare

Remote

California, United states

Fresher

Internship

07-10-2025

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Skills

Teamwork Microsoft Excel Networking Training Merchandising Organization Marketing

Job Specifications

Job ID: 274607

Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)

Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Intern/Trainee

Job Function: Internship

Remote Eligible: Yes

Company Overview

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

The Sephora internship program is also a prerequisite for consideration for LEAP, the cross-functional rotational program that provides on-the-job training in each of three Business Units-Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising, over the course of nine months. LEAP prepares successfully performing trainees for a full-time, entry-level role in one of the three Business Units. Interns are invited to apply to LEAP at the beginning of the summer internship.

Program Details

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora's career growth opportunities.

2026 Program Dates

June 1 - August 14, 2026
Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST
June 15 - 19, 2026: On-Site Week in San Francisco at headquarters office
June 29 - July 3, 2026: Week off for Summer Shutdown

POSITION TITLE: Merchandising Intern

YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA...

The Sephora Merchandising Intern, will support the North American brand team in executing strategies, analyzing the business and assistant with day-to-day operations.

What You Will Accomplish

Comp Collection/Organization
Work with production on asset collection and pass off
Analyze Business Trends
Work on Product Refinements by Key Note Attribution
Note taking at meetings
Network with industry leaders and peers. Our Sephora executives are committed to investing in our interns and want to hear from you. Interns can expect to attend meetings with top leaders in the company.
Get exposure to cross-functional teams. Sephora has a highly collaborative culture so you are encouraged and expected to work closely with other related teams such as Brick & Mortar Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Planning, Production
Develop, grow, and have fun
Lead or assist on projects using a hands-on approach
Contribute to the merchandising team at Sephora. Work internally with teams and brands on digital asset management and procurement, streamline internal processes for asset/comp collection and hand-off.
Learn from the best by interacting with a dynamic team of professionals..
Learn, grow, and most importantly--have fun while living Sephora's values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & Experience

Currently working on completion of Bachelor's degree in related field (Marketing, communications, merchandising, business) and is currently a junior or senior in credit hours
Microsoft Excel/Word
Power-point
Outlook
Good communicator/Listener
Self-starter
Team player
Positive Attitude Enthusiastic about the beauty, retail, or consumer goods industries A positive attitude and a genuine love for cosmetics and beauty products.

Eligibility Requirements

Graduating in 2026 or 2027 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
Remote program - work schedule must align with Pacific Standard Time
Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions *
Available from June 1 - August 14, 2026
Available for the 1-week On-Site office experience in San Francisco, CA

The target hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 per hour. The actual hourly pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and uni

About the Company

Sephora is the world’s leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With over 56 000 talents across 35 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world’s most trusted and dynamic beauty community. We serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers across our global omnichannel network of more than 3 000 stores and iconic flagships, and our e-commerce and digital platforms, offering personalized and immersive seamless experiences across every touchpoint. With our curation of ... Know more