Italy Internship Visual Merchandising Assistant

The Estée Lauder Companies; Milano; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Visual Merchandising Assistant Intern in Milan. You will support visual strategies, assist with window displays and in-store setups across the national perimeter, and help produce planograms and brand guidelines.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, coordinate materials for launches, and contribute to innovative merchandising concepts while demonstrating fluency in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Precise, organized and deadline-driven.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of visual strategies across national perimeter.
• Assist with window displays, in-store setups and planograms.
• Prepare databases, mapping tools, and reports for teams.
• Coordinate material distribution and monitor implementation.
• Collaborate on events and with vendors to meet standards.
• Develop understanding of brand DNA and contribute ideas.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Brand storytelling

Education

Degree in Marketing or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Are you r eady to be part of the future of prestige beauty?

At The Estée Lauder Companies you can play a role in our global success. We are a leader in prestige beauty with a growing portfolio of coveted brands. We create and market the highest quality products that delight consumers around the globe. Our culture values diversity of thought and people, and encourages creativity, innovation and integrity in everything we do. We intend to provide you with a snapshot of what you can do and how you can grow within our Company.

The future is in your hands!

What’s in it for you?

Our # ELC Family is a bold community of individuals. We don’t just place a high value on individuality, we seek it out, cultivate it and celebrate it in our daily work. Collectively, our diverse points of view, skillsets and talents make us the creative and innovative global leader we are today in prestige beauty. There is immense pride and joy in what we do, and it shows.

We truly value the energy, skills, and new perspectives that experienced hires bring into the business. We’re always interested in recruiting extraordinary people with different career backgrounds who can hit the ground running, introduce us to new ways of working, and make us stronger from Day 1 !

The \"Internship\" Level is the main entry point into ELC, important to understand the work environment within a dynamic and multinational context, to get to know the world of beauty and to have a highly formative experience regardless of role and function.

#ELC Creative Visual Merchandising

The Role

The Visual Merchandising Assistant supports the execution of visual strategies across the national perimeter, ensuring brand consistency and impactful in-store experiences. This role combines creativity with analytical skills to deliver high-quality visual solutions that enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist the Visual Merchandising Manager with window displays and in-store setups ;
• Prepare and update databases , mapping tools , and internal reports for EMEA and global teams;
• Support the creation of planograms and visual merchandising guidelines to ensure consistency across stores;
• Coordinate distribution of materials for product launches and activations, and monitor proper implementation;
• Collaborate on special events (in-store activations, press events) and work closely with vendors and suppliers to meet deadlines and quality standards;
• Develop a strong understanding of the brand’s DNA and contribute to innovative merchandising concepts.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Economics or related fields;
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong problem-solving mindset;
• Precision, organization, and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Canva;
• Fluent in English and Italian;
• Passion for fashion, branding, and visual storytelling.

— Published by The Estée Lauder Companies.