Fragrance Product Development Intern

Sol de Janeiro Future SolStars – Early Careers Program • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work in fragrance development across all products including – perfume mists, innovation, body and hair products.
• 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.
• Monitor and summarize emerging fragrance trends, technologies, ingredients, and best practices, sharing insights with the team to inform development.
• Help coordinate across internal teams — Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain — to support seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support the Fragrance Development Team maintain on time project milestones by maintaining development trackers and project documents, and help ensure multiple projects progress on schedule.
• 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.
• Prepare meeting agendas and notes, organize development files and technical documentation, and help assemble presentation materials for internal reviews.
• Maintain an organized sample library, assist with physical sample handling and labeling, and keep the development workspace orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed