Product Development Intern
CurrentAs a Product Development Intern at e.l.f. Beauty, I support the product development team in creating innovative and high-quality beauty products. My role involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities that enhance my skills and knowledge in the beauty industry:Sample Management: Organize, label, and gather feedback on product samples from team members.Shipping Coordination: Manage domestic and international shipping of products.Concept Brainstorming: Participate in brainstorming sessions for new product concepts.Internal Sampling Support: Assist in sampling and distribution for internal needs.Library Maintenance: Maintain a physical library of product samples, tools, packaging, and benchmarks.Project Management: Track and post updates in the project management system.Trend and Ingredient Research: Research upcoming trends and ingredient stories, follow beauty podcasts, and read industry publications.Meeting Contributions: Attend and contribute to weekly Product Development and Innovation meetings.Innovation Room Management: Keep the innovation room organized, tidy, and stocked.Documentation: Create, organize, and manage development file folders and cabinets; update Product Development SOPs.Competitive Analysis: Assist in bi-weekly industry launch and trend reviews and competitive analysis.Shade Development: Support shade development, shade matching, and sourcing.Swatch Creation: Create swatch sheets and conduct product and ingredient research.Product Testing: Help test products and gather product feedback.Feedback Tracking: Manage formula feedback loops and tracking.This hands-on experience sharpens my skills in product development, project management, and trend analysis, preparing me for a dynamic career in the beauty industry. My time at e.l.f. Beauty reinforces my passion for innovation and my commitment to excellence in creating beauty products.