Intern, Product Development

The role

The intern will support the end-to-end development of luxury beauty products including cosmetics and skincare. Duties include product evaluation, trend research, and cross-functional coordination.

What you will do

• Support end-to-end development of products across the Hourglass portfolio.
• Assist with tracking project milestones and organizing development materials.
• Participate in product evaluations assessing texture, payoff, blendability, wear, and shade.
• Document observations and track product iterations.
• Research emerging beauty trends, competitive products, and innovative formulas.
• Explore opportunities to streamline workflows using AI-assisted tools.
• Coordinate across internal teams like Packaging Development and Product Marketing.
• Assist in organizing and cataloguing contract manufacturer samples.
• Prepare meeting agendas, notes, and presentation materials.
• Maintain an organized sample library and development workspace.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program in product development, packaging, personal care, cosmetic science or a related field.
• Genuine passion for makeup, skincare, and the beauty industry.
• Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with strong follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work onsite at the Hourglass West Hollywood, CA office.

About the company

Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand that became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. The company is globally available in 32 markets.