Packaging Engineering Intern (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 Semester)

Interparfums, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from leadership

Exposure to C-Suite

Job summary

Interparfums USA is seeking a Packaging Development Intern to join the engineering team in Midtown Manhattan. The role supports Sustainability and PPWR initiatives, collecting and validating packaging data while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.

The internship offers 16+ hours per week with on-site hours Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays. The successful candidate is a current student studying Engineering, Packaging Science, Sustainability, or Environmental Science with a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Packaging Science, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, organization, and validation of packaging data for Sustainability and PPWR programs.
• Assist with gathering packaging specifications, component details, material information, and other required data from internal teams and suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date packaging data and documentation.
• Assist in the development, testing, and evaluation of packaging components.
• Participate in vendor visits and gain on-site experience with suppliers.
• Support the creation and issuance of specifications for filling and packaging components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to gather information and support packaging initiatives.
• Provide general support to the Packaging Development team as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Engineering

Packaging Science

Sustainability

Environmental Science

Tools

None

Job description

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, DKNY, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

Are you a current student with an interest in packaging, engineering, sustainability, or innovation?

We’re looking for a Packaging Development Intern to join our dynamic engineering team and support our portfolio of prestige fragrance brands. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in packaging while supporting important Sustainability and PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) initiatives, including the collection, organization, and validation of packaging data.

We're looking for an intern that can work part-time or full-time hours (at minimum 16 hours/week) during the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 semester.

We are onsite at our Midtown Manhattan office from Monday-Thursday, remote on Fridays.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the collection, organization, and validation of packaging data needed for Sustainability and PPWR programs.
• Assist with gathering packaging specifications, component details, material information, and other required data from internal teams and suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date packaging data and documentation.
• Assist in the development, testing, and evaluation of packaging components.
• Participate in vendor visits and gain on-site experience with suppliers.
• Support the creation and issuance of specifications for filling and packaging components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to gather information and support packaging initiatives.
• Provide general support to the Packaging Development team as needed.

Who You Are:

• Current students only (unfortunately, we cannot consider post-graduates).
• Able to work at least part-time (16+ hours/week) during the school year
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Packaging Science, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• An entrepreneurial internship with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability

Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.