Intern, Product Development

HOURGLASS COSMETICS — INTERN, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (In-Person Role) Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com. We're seeking a curious, detail-oriented Product Development Intern to join our Product Development team for 3 months with possible extension to 6 months. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end development of luxury beauty products, from early-stage concepts and formula evaluation to testing, and commercialization. This role is ideal for someone passionate about makeup and skincare who wants to understand how innovative beauty products are brought to life. The intern will work across the Hourglass portfolio, gaining exposure to formula development, product performance evaluation, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration. WHAT YOU’LL DO: These duties may be reviewed and modified from time to time based on mutual needs. • Product Development Support: Support the end-to-end development of products across the Hourglass portfolio, including cosmetics and skincare. Assist with tracking project milestones, organizing development materials, preparing for internal and external meetings, and coordinating key deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle. • Product Evaluation: Participate in product evaluations alongside the Product Development team, assessing attributes such as texture, payoff, blendability, wear, shade, and overall product performance, as applicable. Document observations, organize feedback, and help track product iterations to support development decisions and product refinement. • Trend Research: Research emerging beauty trends, competitive products, innovative formulas, ingredients, technologies, and consumer preferences. Summarize findings and share relevant insights to inspire product innovation and inform development opportunities. • Process Improvement & AI Innovation : Explore opportunities to streamline the team's workflows using AI-assisted tools. Research and test potential solutions, evaluate their effectiveness, and recommend practical ways to improve efficiency and productivity. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Help coordinate across internal teams — Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain — to support seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle. • Vendor & Sample Management: Assist in organizing and cataloguing contract manufacturer samples; support communication with external partners under the guidance of the Product Development Team. • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare meeting agendas and notes, organize development files and technical documentation, and help assemble presentation materials for internal reviews. • Lab & Sample Organization: Maintain an organized sample library, assist with physical sample handling and labeling, and keep the development workspace orderly. • Other duties as assigned. YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF YOU'RE: • Passionate and knowledgeable about beauty : You love beauty and discovering new beauty products.