Summer Intern, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising

e.l.f. Beauty • New York, NY

2d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a Summer Intern, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising to support our Visual Merchandising and Design team in creating retail displays and graphics that shoppers see in stores. This is a hands-on, learning-focused role where you’ll assist with design tasks, organize creative assets, and help move projects forward on tight timelines—gaining real exposure to retail design execution.

Requirements

• Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
• Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st - August 28th
• Available for in-office work at least three days per week
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Acrobat
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially for tracking and communication
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective time management with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Nice To Haves

• SketchUp or basic 3D experience
• Previous exposure to retail design, beauty, fashion, or wellness
• Experience reading planograms or working with store layouts
• A small portfolio showcasing retail, environmental, or graphic design work

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and updating store display graphics and retail layouts
• Help organize design files, maintain archives, and keep project documentation tidy
• Learn how to read basic retail plans, including planograms, dielines, and product layouts
• Support simple production tasks such as trimming, cutting, comping, and mockups
• Communicate with team members to track progress and meet deadlines
• Work both independently and collaboratively to complete assigned tasks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees