- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/hour
- 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.
Sephora is hiring a full-time, hybrid Merchandising Intern in San Francisco for its 10-week internship, running June 14–August 20, 2027, at 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The intern will organize product samples and assets, analyze business trends, and support product information coordination and merchandising projects. Target pay is $27 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including qualifications, skills, education, and geographic location.
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.
- Document meetings, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and help streamline asset and sample-collection processes for merchandising projects.
- Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong communication and active-listening skills.
- A 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.
- 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 to be considered for full-time hybrid positions.
- Available June 14–August 20, 2027.
Skills
Education
Undergraduate or graduate degree; must be graduating in 2027 or 2028.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
May be eligible to earn bonuses. The internship includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.
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.
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