Summer Intern, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., New York, NY, United States
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. Beauty is seeking a
Summer Intern, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising
to support our Visual Merchandising and Design team in creating retail displays and graphics that shoppers see in stores. This is a hands‑on, learning‑focused role where you’ll assist with design tasks, organize creative assets, and help move projects forward on tight timelines—gaining real exposure to retail design execution.
Responsibilities
Assist with creating and updating store display graphics and retail layouts
Help organize design files, maintain archives, and keep project documentation tidy
Learn how to read basic retail plans, including planograms, dielines, and product layouts
Support simple production tasks such as trimming, cutting, comping, and mockups
Communicate with team members to track progress and meet deadlines
Work both independently and collaboratively to complete assigned tasks
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 21st
Available for in‑office work at least three days per week
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Acrobat
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially for tracking and communication
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective time management with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team‑first mindset
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
SketchUp or basic 3D experience
Previous exposure to retail design, beauty, fashion, or wellness
Experience reading planograms or working with store layouts
A small portfolio showcasing retail, environmental, or graphic design work
Business Rationale
As the International Visual Merchandising team manages multiple projects on tight timelines, additional support is critical. The e.l.f.tern will help keep projects organized by setting up files and folders, working on presentation decks, and creating PDF‑ready files for internal review. They will also assist with preparing production‑ready artwork, printing, cutting, and mocking up graphics for retail displays. Toward the end of the internship, the intern will help create and update graphics and planograms for international retail partners
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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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. Beauty is seeking a
Summer Intern, Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising
to support our Visual Merchandising and Design team in creating retail displays and graphics that shoppers see in stores. This is a hands‑on, learning‑focused role where you’ll assist with design tasks, organize creative assets, and help move projects forward on tight timelines—gaining real exposure to retail design execution.
Responsibilities
Assist with creating and updating store display graphics and retail layouts
Help organize design files, maintain archives, and keep project documentation tidy
Learn how to read basic retail plans, including planograms, dielines, and product layouts
Support simple production tasks such as trimming, cutting, comping, and mockups
Communicate with team members to track progress and meet deadlines
Work both independently and collaboratively to complete assigned tasks
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 21st
Available for in‑office work at least three days per week
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Acrobat
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially for tracking and communication
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective time management with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team‑first mindset
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
SketchUp or basic 3D experience
Previous exposure to retail design, beauty, fashion, or wellness
Experience reading planograms or working with store layouts
A small portfolio showcasing retail, environmental, or graphic design work
Business Rationale
As the International Visual Merchandising team manages multiple projects on tight timelines, additional support is critical. The e.l.f.tern will help keep projects organized by setting up files and folders, working on presentation decks, and creating PDF‑ready files for internal review. They will also assist with preparing production‑ready artwork, printing, cutting, and mocking up graphics for retail displays. Toward the end of the internship, the intern will help create and update graphics and planograms for international retail partners
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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