Intern, Product Development
About The Position
Hourglass Cosmetics is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Product Development Intern to join its Product Development team. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end development of luxury cosmetics and skincare products, from early-stage concepts and formula evaluation through testing and commercialization. The intern will gain experience with formula development, product performance evaluation, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration across the Hourglass portfolio. The position is for three months, with a possible extension to six months. The intern will support project tracking and coordination, evaluate products and document feedback, research beauty trends and competitive products, explore AI-assisted workflow improvements, and help coordinate with internal teams and external partners. The role also includes organizing samples, development files, technical documentation, meeting materials, and the development workspace. The position is based onsite at Hourglass’s West Hollywood, California office. The expected hourly rate is $21–$22; the exact rate depends on factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program in product development, packaging, personal care, cosmetic science, or a related field.
- Genuine passion for makeup, skincare, and the beauty industry, with an interest in product development and bringing products to market.
- Curious, resourceful, eager to learn, and able to take initiative and work independently when appropriate.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset, strong follow-through, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work onsite at the Hourglass West Hollywood, California office.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end development of cosmetics and skincare products across the Hourglass portfolio.
- Track project milestones, organize development materials, prepare for meetings, and coordinate deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Participate in product evaluations, assessing attributes such as texture, payoff, blendability, wear, shade, and overall performance as applicable.
- Document product observations, organize feedback, and track product iterations to support development decisions and refinement.
- Research emerging beauty trends, competitive products, formulas, ingredients, technologies, and consumer preferences; summarize and share relevant findings.
- Explore AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows, test potential solutions, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend practical improvements.
- Help coordinate with Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain teams.
- Organize and catalogue contract manufacturer samples and support communication with external partners under the Product Development team’s guidance.
- Prepare meeting agendas and notes, organize development files and technical documentation, and assemble presentation materials for internal reviews.
- Maintain an organized sample library, handle and label physical samples, and keep the development workspace orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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