Intern, Merchandising, Hair

sephora.com • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sephora’s 10-week internship program provides early-career professionals with hands-on learning, networking, and projects that directly impact the business. Interns also participate in weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. The 2027 program runs from June 14 through August 20, 2027, with a schedule of 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific time. July 6 through July 9 is an optional summer shutdown.

The Intern, Merchandising supports the merchandising team by organizing competitive product samples and digital assets, analyzing business trends, and coordinating product information across internal teams and brand partners. The position is hybrid in San Francisco. Candidates must be graduating in 2027 or 2028, reside and work permanently in the U.S., be available for the program dates, and have a work schedule aligned with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time. Candidates must also be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and active-listening skills.
• A self-starter with a hands-on approach and attention to detail when managing assigned work.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Interest in beauty products, merchandising, and retail business trends.
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must have a schedule aligned with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time and be available June 14–August 20, 2027.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

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 to support merchandising decisions.
• Review and organize key product-note attributes to support product refinements.
• Document meetings, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and help streamline asset and sample-collection processes.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• May be eligible to earn bonuses.
• Weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
• Hands-on learning and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed