R&D Packaging Development Intern

Coty; Paris; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global beauty leader in Paris is seeking an R&D Packaging Development Intern for a 6-month internship starting January 2026. You will assist packaging engineers with new projects in cosmetics and fragrances. Ideal candidates should have a background in Packaging or Materials Engineering, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in the beauty industry. Competitive salary and benefits including meal vouchers and transportation refunds are offered.

Prestations

Meal vouchers

50% transportation refund

Access to COTY shop with preferential rates

Qualifications

• Assist packaging engineers on new projects for prestige make-up or fragrance.
• Technical study, planning, risk analysis, and prototyping.
• Follow-up of homologation tests with suppliers.

Responsabilités

• Support substitution of materials in packaging.
• Study life cycle of specific material and its environmental impact.

Connaissances

First experience in Cosmetics/Perfume Industry

Knowledge of packaging, materials

Project Management

Good level of English

Product sensitivity Cosmetics

Methodical and organized

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bac+3/Bac+5 in Packaging or Materials Engineering

Description du poste

R&D Packaging Development Intern

6 month internship starting January 2026

Within the Packaging R&D department, you will report to a Packaging Engineer who will guide you through an integration process to allow you to evolve in a pleasant and caring environment.

Responsibilities

Your main focus:

• Assist packaging engineers on new projects for the prestige make‑up or fragrance ranges in compliance with the development process.
• Briefs from suppliers, factories and/or subcontractors.
• Technical study and planning, risk analysis, prototyping.
• Follow‑up of homologation tests with suppliers and verification of their completeness in the laboratory.
• Writing and monitoring specifications.

Missions transverses:

• Be a support for the substitution of materials in packaging with the multi‑functional team and ensure their regulatory compliance as well as their quality.
• Study of the life cycle of specific material (production, use and disposal), its compatibility with the formula and its environmental impact via the Spice tool.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

• First experience in the Cosmetics/Perfume Industry or in project management is a plus.
• Bac+3/Bac+5 in Packaging or Materials Engineering.
• Knowledge of packaging, materials (plastics, glass, cardboard).
• Project Management.
• Good level of English (B1 equivalent).
• Product sensitivity Cosmetics, world of Beauty.
• Methodical, organized, rigorous, autonomous, curious, have a sense of priorities and anticipation and know how to be a force of proposal. You have good interpersonal skills and an open mind.

Benefits

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience.
• Meal vouchers.
• 50% transportation refund.
• Access to the COTY shop with preferential rates on COTY products.

Join us!

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career