Sephora Visual Design Assistant
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €30,000/year
- Posted
- Sep 18, 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.
Visual Design Assistant internship at Sephora Milan | EUR 30,000 | Hybrid role in creative design operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with European teams to receive and adapt creative assets for local production of trade marketing materials, particularly for exclusive brands
- Translate and adapt copy and creative guidelines to prepare clear briefs for external agencies
- Coordinate agencies in the graphic adaptation and production-ready execution of international creative assets
- Prepare distribution plans to allocate materials across the Sephora store network
- Manage the purchasing process and create purchase orders through Corefa
- Prepare and update the Animation Book and support presentations for Operational Committee meetings
- Provide operational support to stores, including management of missing or replacement materials
- Maintain and update the mapping of animation objectives in collaboration with the Category team
- Prepare agency briefs for the development and adaptation of promotional and institutional in-store communication materials
- Manage and schedule institutional digital content across in-store screens according to the communication calendar
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to manage deliveries to the warehouse and distribution to stores
Qualifications
- University degree, preferably in Marketing, Communication, Design, or a related field
- Good written and spoken English
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to understand technical drawings, materials, and finishes (preferred)
- Previous experience in luxury, fashion, beauty, jewellery, retail, branding, or design environments (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Beginner level; prior experience in luxury, fashion, beauty, jewellery, retail, branding, or design environments is preferred but not required.
Education
University degree, preferably in Marketing, Communication, Design, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive tailored welfare offers, free beauty product gifts and access to discounts on Sephora and LVMH products, modern office in the centre of Milan with break and relax areas, smart working and flexible hours, annual convention and team building activities, culture of learning and growth.
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
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