- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- 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.
The Merchandising Intern supports Sephora’s merchandising team with competitive product samples, digital assets, product information, business trend analysis, and cross-functional projects. This full-time, hybrid internship runs June 14–August 20, 2027, for 10 weeks, at 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time; interns may optionally take the July 6–9 summer shutdown.
Role & 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.
- Contribute to merchandising projects by documenting meetings, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and helping streamline asset and sample-collection processes.
- Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications
- Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
- Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
- Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
- Available June 14–August 20, 2027.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong communication and active-listening skills.
- Self-starter able to take a hands-on approach and manage assigned work with attention to detail.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Interest in beauty products, merchandising, and retail business trends.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with graduation expected in 2027 or 2028.
Workplace
The role is situated in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; a student debt retirement plan; PTO, flexibility, and protected leave; training, development, and tuition reimbursement; a 30% discount on merchandise and services; opportunities for free products; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse; and volunteer and donation matching. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Interns may also be eligible for bonuses.
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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