Nail Business Division_Impress Brand Intern

Kiss Beauty Group; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiss Nail Products, Inc. is seeking a Brand Intern to support the nail category's day‑to‑day management and growth. You will gain hands‑on experience across product development and marketing in a fast‑paced beauty environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field, highly organized, creative, and eager to learn from cross‑functional teams including Product Development, Brand, Sales and E‑commerce.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Product Development, Digital Media, Business, or related field.
• Strong interest in beauty, nails, product development, fashion and consumer trends.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Creative thinker with interest in both product development and brand building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, e-commerce and emerging beauty trends.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and collaborative, eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous internship or brand/retail experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product research, competitive reviews, trend identification and development of new product ideas.
• Coordinate product samples, prototypes, packaging, product information and other development materials.
• Organize product assortments, nail boards and samples for internal meetings and retailer presentations.
• Maintain and organize product samples for development, meetings and shoots.
• Create nail boards and help organize comp requests.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to keep brand and product initiatives organized and moving forward.
• Support the Brand team with day‑to‑day activities across the nail category.
• Set up internal planograms for review and tracking purposes.
• Monitor trends to identify emerging opportunities and track competitive activity.
• Assist with presentations, recaps and meeting materials.
• Support marketing assets and product information for retail, e‑commerce, social media and PR efforts.
• Assist with product launches, seasonal programs, retail initiatives and brand campaigns.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Business Communications

Job description

Job Description Summary

We're seeking a highly organized, proactive, and creative Brand Intern to support the day-to-day management and growth of our nail category. This role is ideal for someone passionate about beauty, products, consumer trends, and brand building who is eager to gain hands‑on experience across both product development and marketing.

Job Description Summary

We're seeking a highly organized, proactive, and creative Brand Intern to support the day-to‑day management and growth of our nail category. This role is ideal for someone passionate about beauty, products, consumer trends, and brand building who is eager to gain hands‑on experience across both product development and marketing.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Launch Support

• Assist with product research, competitive reviews, trend identification, and development of new product ideas.
• Help coordinate product samples, prototypes, packaging, product information, and other development materials.
• Organize product assortments, comps, nail boards, and samples for internal meetings, retailer presentations, line reviews, and other business needs.

Project & Sample Coordination

• Maintain and organize product samples for development, meetings, presentations, shoots, and other brand needs.
• Create nail boards and help organize comp requests
• Provide general day‑to‑day support to help keep brand and product initiatives organized and moving forward.

Brand & Category Support

• Support the Brand team with day‑to‑day activities across the nail category.
• Support setting up internal planograms for review and tracking purposes
• Monitor nail, beauty, fashion, and cultural trends to identify emerging product and category opportunities.
• Track competitive brands, including new products, innovation, designs, packaging, pricing, claims, and retail activity.
• Conduct competitive research across retail stores, e‑commerce platforms, and social media.
• Assist with presentations, recaps, meeting materials, and other brand communications.

Marketing & Retail Support

• Assist with the development and execution of product launches, seasonal programs, retail initiatives, and brand campaigns.
• Help coordinate marketing assets and product information for retail, e‑commerce, social media, PR, and other consumer touchpoints.
• Support digital and e‑commerce initiatives related to new and existing products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Product Development, Digital Media, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in beauty, nails, product development, fashion, and consumer trends.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Creative thinker with an interest in both product development and brand building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, e‑commerce, and emerging beauty and fashion trends.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous internship, retail, beauty, product development, or brand experience is a plus but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting the day‑to‑day management of a leading beauty category.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from trend identification and concept development through product launch and retail execution.
• Experience supporting product development, packaging, competitive research, retailer initiatives, and marketing programs.
• Understanding of how Product Development, Brand, Sales, Creative, E‑commerce, and Marketing teams work together to bring beauty products to market.
• Exposure to major beauty and mass retailers and the process of developing and launching products for different retail channels.
• Professional mentorship and valuable experience building a career in beauty, product development, and brand management.

Qualification(s)

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A): Business Communications

Work Experience

Experience Range I: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s)

Microsoft Office

Language(s)

English

Certification(s)

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is 18.00 - 30.00 USD Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.