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Color Makeup Development Apprenticeship

Companycoty
LocationParis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The assistant will support product managers in the ideation and development of new makeup innovations, including trend analysis and market research. They will also coordinate with R&D, packaging, and supplier teams to ensure successful product launches.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12611
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1904, Coty has fearlessly pioneered innovation across the beauty industry. We have a reputation for breaking new ground; a history of ‘firsts’ and ‘bests’ that has laid the foundation for the industry as we know it today. For over a century, our brands have been empowering people to express themselves and create their own vision of beauty. It’s a legacy we’re proud to own and grow. We work hand-in-hand with our people, our partners and our customers. Together, we unleash every vision of beauty. We stand for the beauty of diversity and the diversity of beauty - celebrating and inspiring all the expressions of beauty that exist and that will exist. We honor you, and we honor our planet. We create Beauty That Lasts. A beauty that is both good to people and the world. Our mission is to create a forward thinking beauty; Products that provide new, innovative and simply better science based solutions. Let’s keep making over the beauty world TOGETHER.
About the Role

Color Makeup Development Apprenticeship 
Marc Jacobs Beauty – Burberry Beauty – Gucci Beauty
From September 2026 to August 2027 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

As our Color Makeup Development Assistant, your focus is assisting the Product Managers on different tasks from ideating to developing new product innovations.  

TRENDS SPOTTING & INSIGHTS 

  • Produce analysis on macro/micro trends, consumer insights, markets feedback, product mix of competitors  

  • Translate the analysis into innovation opportunities  

MARKET & BUSINESS ANALYSIS 

  • Track market shares, and competitive launches. 

  • Develop clear, impactful reports to support strategic decision-making. 

  • Analyze product mix, pricing architecture, and portfolio performance. 

INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT 

  • Support the product manager on packaging design and formula development working closely with R&D formula and packaging team  

  • Ensure coordination with agencies & suppliers (artworks, renders, etc.)  

  • Co-create concept designs in line with product benefits, trends/consumer insights, brand image & business priority. 

  • Support the product managers in their daily tasks, including operational requests coming from markets & cross-functional departments 

The team consists of 1 Senior Product Manager & 1 Junior Product Manager and you will work closely together with several departments such as R&D (Packaging, Formula, Procurement, LCM), Business Development & Operating Office Departments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals who value both excellence and humanity.  

 

YOU ARE A COTY FIT 

You are a beauty junky: you love trying, talking about makeup and knowing latest trends. As an experienced Color Makeup Development Assistant, you are positive, solution-oriented and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you: 

 

- Have strong organizational skills, manage your time efficiently 

- Master PowerPoint & Excel 

- Like team working, collaboration, comfortable with collaborators 

- Be digital centric, be aware of last make-up trends 

- Previous experience in marketing in the beauty sector is highly appreciated 

- English is mandatory

 

BENEFITS 

  • A salary that matches your knowledge and experience 

  • Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work and promote work / life balance 

  • Meal vouchers 

  • Public transportation refunds up to 50% 

 

ABOUT COTY 

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. 

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career 

Key Skills
Trend spottingMarket analysisProduct developmentPackaging designFormula developmentProject coordinationStrategic decision-makingPowerPointExcelCommunicationCollaborationDigital literacyMarketingOrganizational skills
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive salaryHybrid flexible working modelMeal vouchersPublic transportation refunds