Intern, Digital Product Management (Platforms & Guest Experience)

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is offering a 2027 internship in Digital Product Management. The hybrid program targets rising juniors and seniors, with projects across Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center tracks.

Interns will gain hands-on experience shaping digital platforms, working with UX, Marketing, Technology, and Merchandising teams. The role emphasizes product discovery, requirements documentation, and collaboration across departments to deliver guest-centric experiences.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field (Business, CS, Analytics, IS, Marketing, Engineering).
• Interest in digital product management, eCommerce, technology, or guest/customer experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work across teams.
• Familiarity with digital products, analytics, UX, or Agile concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support product discovery and identify guest and business problems across digital experiences.
• Document product requirements, user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct competitive, industry, and platform research related to CMS, DAM, Commerce, and guest experiences.
• Partner with Product, UX, Design, Technology, Merchandising, Marketing, and other teams to support initiatives.
• Help evaluate current processes and platform capabilities for simplification and automation.
• Assist with prioritization and roadmap discussions by organizing requirements and risks.
• Participate in product ceremonies, working sessions, and stakeholder reviews.
• Use data and guest insights to assess opportunities and measure outcomes.
• Maintain clear product documentation and prepare recommendations for stakeholders.
• Own a defined internship project and present findings and recommendations.

Skills

Digital product management

Analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/CS/Analytics/IS/Marketing/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

Experience the difference for yourself.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 2027 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center internship tracks. The internship will be hybrid for Corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center and Field interns. Interns will gain hands‑on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real‑world experience directly related to academic discipline and career goals, offering a better understanding of career options.

• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
• Cross‑functional exposure to various departments.
• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
• Capstone presentation to leadership, highlighting project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW

Be part of a Digital Product Management team responsible for shaping the platforms and experiences that power Ulta Beauty's digital ecosystem. The team leads product strategy and delivery across capabilities such as Content Management, Digital Asset Management, Commerce, and guest‑facing digital experiences. Working closely with Technology, UX, Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and other business partners, the team identifies opportunities, defines product capabilities, and delivers scalable solutions that make it easier for teams to operate while creating seamless and engaging experiences for Ulta Beauty guests.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:

• Support product discovery and help identify guest and business problems across digital experiences and platforms.
• Assist with documenting product requirements, user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct competitive, industry, and platform research related to CMS, DAM, Commerce, and digital guest experiences.
• Partner with Product, UX, Design, Technology, Merchandising, Marketing, and other teams to support product initiatives.
• Help evaluate current processes and platform capabilities and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, or improved ways of working.
• Support prioritization and roadmap discussions by organizing requirements, dependencies, risks, and expected business and guest value.
• Participate in product ceremonies, working sessions, demonstrations, and stakeholder reviews.
• Use data and guest insights to help assess opportunities and measure outcomes.
• Maintain clear product documentation and prepare recommendations or presentations for stakeholders.
• Own a defined internship project and present findings and recommendations as part of the capstone.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Analytics, Information Systems, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in digital product management, eCommerce, technology, or guest/customer experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and work collaboratively across teams.
• Curiosity about how digital products and platforms support business and guest needs.
• Familiarity with digital products, analytics, UX, eCommerce, or Agile concepts through coursework, projects, internships, or other experiences is a plus, but not required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2027.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a sense of urgency and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous work experience, coursework, projects, internships, or involvement in campus organizations is a plus.

The pay range for this position is - $25.00 / Hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. Full‑time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part‑time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well‑established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full‑service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make‑up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.