Intern, Merchandising, Skincare

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is offering a 10-week Merchandising internship in San Francisco with a hybrid work location. The program runs June 14 to August 20, 2027, requiring 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri, PST).

The position supports the merchandising team with samples, digital assets, and data analysis, with potential relocation for future full-time hybrid roles after graduation. Eligible juniors and graduates entering 2027/2028, reside in the U.S., and available for the summer program, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and active‑listening skills.
• Self‑starter who can take a hands‑on approach and manage assigned work with attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Interest in beauty products, merchandising, and retail business trends.

Responsibilities

• Organize competitive product samples and related merchandising materials to support team workflows.
• Partner with Production to collect, manage, and hand off digital assets and product information.
• Analyze business trends and summarize insights that support merchandising decisions.
• Support product refinements by reviewing and organizing key product-note attributes.
• Contribute to merchandising projects by documenting meetings, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and helping streamline asset and sample‑collection processes.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Skills

Strong communication

Active listening

Self-starter

Team player

Interest in beauty products

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job ID: 298069

Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)

Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Intern/Trainee

Job Function: Internship

Work Location: Hybrid- San Francisco

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At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

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 - toreimagine 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.

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.

2027 Program Dates

• June 14 - August 20, 2027
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday - Friday, PST
• July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown

Position title: Intern, Merchandising

Your role at Sephora...

As the Intern, Merchandising, you will support the merchandising team by organizing competitive product samples and digital assets, analyzing business trends, and helping coordinate product information across internal teams and brand partners.

What You Will Accomplish

• Organize competitive product samples and related merchandising materials to support team workflows.
• Partner with Production to collect, manage, and hand off digital assets and product information.
• Analyze business trends and summarize insights that support merchandising decisions.
• Support product refinements by reviewing and organizing key product-note attributes.
• Contribute to merchandising projects by documenting meetings, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and helping streamline asset and sample‑collection processes.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and active‑listening skills.
• Self‑starter who can take a hands‑on approach and manage assigned work with attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Interest in beauty products, merchandising, and retail business trends.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Work schedule must align with 9-5PM, 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 14 - August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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