Fragrance Product Development Intern

Sol de Janeiro; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Inclusive global brand culture

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro, headquartered in New York, is a fast-growing premium global beauty brand inspired by Rio rituals. We seek a curious Fragrance Product Development Intern to join our Fragrance Development team and gain hands‑on experience in the end-to-end fragrance product development process.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fragrance Product Development, you will support fragrance creation, evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration across Packaging, Project Management, Marketing, Creative,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Cosmetics, Fragrance, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• Passion for fragrance.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work onsite at our New York office.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Fragrance Development Support: Assist end-to-end fragrance development including sample organization, meetings support, technical transfers, and launch preparation across perfume mists and other products.
• Fragrance Evaluation: Organize fragrance evaluations and document scent assessments, notes, and feedback to support development decisions.
• Trend Research: Monitor and summarize fragrance trends, technologies, ingredients, and best practices for team insights.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate across Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain for lifecycle support.
• Project & Timeline Support: Maintain project milestones with trackers and documents to keep multiple projects on schedule.
• Vendor & Sample Management: Organize fragrance house submissions and samples; communicate with external partners under guidance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare agendas and notes, organize files, and assemble materials for reviews.
• Lab & Sample Organization: Maintain an organized sample library and orderly development workspace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for fragrance

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Cosmetics/Fragrance/Chemistry degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our Story

Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio. Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit. This philosophy extends from our products to our corporate culture. We are leaders, permanently inquisitive, category obsessed, incredibly diverse, self-demanding, true team players, and we are all Brazilian in Spirit.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious honors, including TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. Sol de Janeiro values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can enjoy a successful career.

What You’ll Do

Sol de Janeiro is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Fragrance Product Development Intern to support our Fragrance Product Development team. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager, Fragrance Product Development, the intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the end-to-end fragrance product development process.

This role is designed for someone passionate about fragrance who wants to build foundational experience in product development, fragrance creation, fragrance evaluation, cross‑functional collaboration, manufacturing scale up, and the day‑to‑day execution of fragrance product development. You will support and learn fragrance development across the entire Sol de Janeiro portfolio from perfume mists to body and hair products. This role will support the Fragrance

What You’ll Be Working On

These duties may be reviewed and modified from time to time based on mutual needs.

• Fragrance Development Support: Assist the team across the end-to-end product development process for fragrance development, including sample organization, internal and external meetings support, technical transfers, and launch preparation. You will work in fragrance development across all products including – perfume mists, innovation, body and hair products.
• Fragrance Evaluation: Support the organization of fragrance evaluation. Evaluate alongside the Fragrance Development Team and assist in documenting and organizing scent assessments, olfactive notes, and feedback to support the team’s development decisions.
• Trend Research: Monitor and summarize emerging fragrance trends, technologies, ingredients, and best practices, sharing insights with the team to inform development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Help coordinate across internal teams — Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain — to support seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Project & Timeline Support: Support the Fragrance Development Team maintain on time project milestones by maintain ing development trackers and project documents, and help ensure multiple projects progress on schedule.
• Vendor & Sample Management: Assist in organizing and cataloguing fragrance house submissions and contract manufacturer samples; support communication with external partners under the guidance of the Fragrance Development Team.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare meeting agendas and notes, organize development files and technical documentation, and help assemble presentation materials for internal reviews.
• Lab & Sample Organization: Maintain an organized sample library, assist with physical sample handling and labeling, and keep the development workspace orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Cosmetics, Fragrance, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related
• Passion for fragrance
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work onsite at our New York office.
• Self-motivated

Preferred

• Basic familiarity with fragrance evaluation concepts (e.g., fragrance families, top/heart/base notes, olfactive vocabulary) — formal training or coursework in fragrance evaluation is a strong plus.
• An interest to learn fragrance evaluation.
• Prior coursework, workshop, or internship experience in fragrance, beauty, or cosmetic product development.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles in beauty or personal care.

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Salary Range

$17—$17 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is Sol de Janeiro's policy not to discriminate based on any legally impermissible factor, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions and any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [e-mail].

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