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Internship, Visual Merchandising - Fenty

CompanyKendo Brands, Inc.
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will develop fixture concept designs and planograms based on creative briefs and create visual merchandising design guidelines and renderings. They will also participate in weekly vendor calls and brand meetings.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
870
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kendo is the small but mighty force behind your favorite beauty products. A play on the words “can do,” Kendo is redefining the beauty industry through next-generation products, visionary campaigns and unforgettable retail presence. Kendo creates original founder brands, partnering with major faces from fashion and entertainment. The house of brands currently includes KVD Beauty, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Fenty Skin, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen Skincare, and Lip Lab. We tell their stories to bring to life the dream products you’ve always wanted, but have never been able to find. Come grow with us! Since Kendo’s founding in 2010, we’ve experienced phenomenal growth and accelerated global expansion. We’re based in San Francisco, but we also operate headquarters in Toronto, London, Paris and Singapore, our products are in 27 countries and counting. And, we couldn’t grow without our people. We embrace entrepreneurial spirit, so the opportunities are endless. We believe in five values, our Kendo Kredo. Adhering to these in business, in our interactions with each other, our customers, and our recruitment process, we remain true to our culture and the foundation upon which the house was originally founded. "Can Do” Spirit Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion Storytelling Resilience Product Excellence Our Open Jobs. https://www.kendobrands.com/careers/
About the Role

ABOUT KENDO                                                                                       

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora. 

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab. 

 

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP     

Ready to kickstart your career in beauty? Join Kendo Brands paid 10-week Summer Internship. Dive into a real project, become part of a dynamic team and explore career paths in a top beauty brand incubator.  You’ll get face time with senior leadership, networking opportunities, and receive regular feedback to help you grow. You will also get an opportunity to learn more about LVMH and Kendo’s role in the luxury world. Earn $24/hour while gaining invaluable experience.   

Applications will be open from February 1 to February 15. We welcome students from all backgrounds including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, military status, and people with disabilities. Let your unique talents shine with us.  

 

Qualified Candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or 2026 graduates of an accredited college or university within the past 12 months. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Candidates must be able to work either June 2nd to August 6th or June 23rd to August 27th. For Summer 2026, our program will be hybrid from our downtown San Francisco office. Interns will come into the San Francisco office weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and work from home every Monday and Friday.   

 

SUMMARY   

We are seeking a dedicated Visual Merchandising Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily operations of visual merchandising, focusing on fixture design and visual communications. Throughout your internship, you will take on a key project that you'll present to the Director of Fenty Visual Merchandising at the conclusion of your internship. This role is vital in shaping our visual strategy and will provide valuable experience in the field of visual merchandising. 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Develop fixture concept designs and planograms based on creative briefs. 
  • Create VM design guidelines and renderings. 
  • Participate in weekly vendor calls and brand meetings. 
  • Review graphic overviews and instruction sheets.  

  

REQUIREMENTS   

  • Rising junior, senior, or graduate of the class of 2026, preferably majoring in visual communications, fashion merchandising or design, or retail management. 
  • Should possess creative thinking skills, be resolution-oriented, and have a customer-focused mindset. 
  • Strong computer skills are required, with experience in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office programs. Experience with SketchUp, 3D Programs, CAD programs is required. 
  • Must have a flexible and positive attitude; able to work both independently and within teams. 
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking, hands-on environment. 
Key Skills
Creative ThinkingResolution-OrientedCustomer-FocusedAdobe SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSketchUp3D ProgramsCAD Programs
Categories
Creative & MediaRetailMarketing