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Summer Intern, Product Marketing Innovation

Companye.l.f. Beauty
LocationOakland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Innovation Product Marketing team by coordinating daily operations, managing product samples, and preparing analysis projects. This role ensures that innovation initiatives remain organized and execution-ready throughout the summer period.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
1568
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
e.l.f. Beauty is a different kind of company that disrupts norms, shapes culture and connects communities through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
About the Role

About the Company


e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.


In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.


Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us


Position Summary

e.l.f. Cosmetics is seeking a Summer Intern, Product Marketing Innovation to support the Innovation Product Marketing team with day-to-day coordination, product sampling, documentation, and market analysis. In this role, you’ll contribute to the operational backbone of innovation projects while gaining hands-on exposure to product development, competitive analysis, and beauty industry trends in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities:
  • Support the Innovation Product Marketing team by coordinating and maintaining day-to-day tasks, including meeting room coordination, setup, and cleanup, as well as product sampling preparation
  • Manage, coordinate, ship, and track incoming and outgoing innovation product samples
  • Maintain and regularly update key documents, including product libraries, launch date calendars, product briefs, and pricing documents
  • Prepare reports and support product analysis projects related to pricing, packaging, ingredients, messaging, and collection trends
  • Monitor the global beauty marketplace for category news, trends, insights, competitive activity, and inspiration


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
  • Required to be in-office five days per week at the Oakland office
  • Strong passion and excitement for the beauty industry and product innovation
  • Excellent team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively in a team environment
  • Resourceful and proactive in finding answers when information is not readily available
  • Works quickly and efficiently with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload as needed
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrates a “no task is too small” mindset and enthusiasm for creative problem solving
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts easily to change
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to support additional tasks as assigned


Business Rationale:
  • Product Marketing Innovation e.l.f.terns will support the Innovation Product Marketing team by coordinating daily operations, managing product samples, maintaining critical documentation, preparing analysis projects, and monitoring global beauty and competitive trends. This role helps ensure innovation initiatives remain organized, informed, and execution-ready throughout a high-volume summer period.


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$20 - $20 an hour
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Key Skills
Product MarketingMarket AnalysisTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsBeauty Industry KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAdaptabilityEntrepreneurial SpiritResourcefulnessPositive AttitudeCreative Problem Solving
Categories
MarketingCreative & Media
Benefits
Competitive PayBonus EligibilityEquityFlexible Time OffHalf-Day Fridays