Intern, Packaging Design

Intern, Packaging Design

The Packaging Design Intern will support the Packaging Design Department in executing packaging designs for e.l.f. Beauty brands—including e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. Skin, Well People, and Keys Soulcare—while helping the team stay organized through coordinating shipments and managing samples. Tasks may include design ideation, color matching, sample review, and competitive research.

As an integral member of the design team, the Packaging Design Intern will assist in timely execution of key deliverables, contributing to packaging that reflects the best of beauty. Throughout the internship, they will gain hands-on experience in the end-to-end packaging design process, from concept through production, while building skills in design, communication, research, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with sample organization, shipment coordination, and maintaining the sample library
• Support creation of mockups and prototypes for packaging concepts
• Participate in design ideation, color matching, and sample review
• Conduct competitive and trend research in the beauty space
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, copy, photo production, and packaging production
• Help design and develop packaging concepts and graphics for cosmetics and skincare
• Manage deadlines and communicate workload with brand design leads

Requirements:

• Graduating senior with a degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Industrial Design, or related field
• A design portfolio showcasing creativity, packaging projects, typography, and color application (beauty/fashion is a plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Highly organized with strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to support a fast-paced team
• Passion for beauty and a strong interest in working with beauty brands
• Willingness to learn new tools and support team needs as they arise