INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Internship, Packaging

CompanyKendo Brands, Inc.
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Packaging Design Intern will participate in the development of new packaging concepts and support the design process by creating mockups and refining existing concepts. They will also conduct research on packaging design trends and assist in maintaining the packaging style guide.
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 

The Packaging Design Intern will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of this department–Designing and concepting for innovative beauty and skincare packaging with passion! 

The intern will provide support to the Packaging Design team and collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, including the Production and Packaging Development teams. 

In addition, they will be responsible for contributing to an individual project that will be presented to the rest of Kendo at the end of the summer. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Participate in the development of new packaging concepts from ideating moodboards to execution 
  • Support the design process by creating mockups, refining existing concepts, and proposing new ideas 
  • Conduct research on current packaging design trends and discover innovative materials, structure, and printing techniques 
  • Observe consumer shopping behaviors related to beauty/skincare rituals, merchandising, online and in-store experiences 
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of packaging style guide by compiling a library of past projects 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Rising junior, senior, or 2026 graduate of an accredited college or university within the past 12 months. 
  • Curiosity, creativity, beauty and skincare passion is a must! 
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator & Photoshop 
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite 
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, often-changing, startup environment 
  • Flexible and positive attitude; Team player with strong interpersonal skills 
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task with excellent follow-through and task completion is critical 
Key Skills
CuriosityCreativityBeautySkincareAdobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshopMS Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailMulti-taskingTask Completion
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