- Location
- Remote United States USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora is hiring a remote Category and Brand Operations Summer Intern for a 10-week internship from June 14 to August 20, 2027. The intern will support brand programs, onboarding, visits and digital training, while coordinating resources, communications, timelines and data. Target pay is $27 per hour; actual pay depends on qualifications and other factors, and the role may also be eligible for bonuses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support brand programs, including the Training Product Program, brand onboarding and brand visits by coordinating resources, communications, timelines and execution.
- Support communication platforms for brand programming, including the Brand Education Inbox, Training Product Inbox, Hotline Online and Kohl’s eSupport.
- Evaluate digital training resources for stores and brands, identify opportunities to improve optimization, engagement and accessibility, use feedback to make recommendations to program owners, and monitor progress.
- Support administrative tasks for brand visits, including setting up brand folders, booking links, surveys and access.
- Enter and maintain data, and organize store and brand communication timelines, project timelines and program resources.
- Demonstrate Sephora’s values: welcome all to the world of beauty; lead with passion and heart; imagine fearlessly and make it happen; grow and win together; inspire, uplift and celebrate.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Quick learner with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to taking initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborative approach, excellent listening skills and a strong desire to understand and meet business partner needs.
- Prioritizes internal and external clients when making business decisions.
- Leadership demonstrated through involvement in organizations, community activities, sports or other activities.
- Retail experience preferred, but not required.
- Must be graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Available for the full 10-week program, June 14 through August 20, 2027.
- Able to follow the hosting team’s work model, including onsite work on designated days for hybrid teams.
- Must meet the role’s work-location requirements; relocation and housing assistance are not provided.
- Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with graduation in 2027 or 2028.
Workplace
This position is based in Remote, United States, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
Interns receive holiday pay for the observed Independence Day holiday. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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