Overview
Intern, Packaging Design Jobs in New York, NY at E.L.F. BEAUTY
Title: Intern, Packaging Design
Company: E.L.F. BEAUTY
Location: New York, NY
Job Summary
The Packaging Design e.l.f.tern 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 e.l.f.tern 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
