Everything we know about the Sephora Summer 2026 Internship Program:
Sephora Summer 2026 internships are now open and this could be your shot to break into beauty at one of the most iconic companies in the industry. Interns graduating in 2026 or 2027 can join Sephora’s corporate team across functions like merchandising, marketing, finance, and more. Based in San Francisco, this hybrid program combines one week fully paid onsite with remote work (Pacific Time), giving you real project ownership, visibility to senior leadership, and access to professional development that’ll sharpen your career edge.
Program Details
Dates: June 1 – August 14, 2026
Duration: 10 Weeks
Compensation: $25.00 per hour
Eligible Candidates: Students graduating in 2026 or 2027 from all majors
Applications Open: October 2025
Summer 2026 Program Dates:
▸ Working hours: 36 hours per week. Monday – Friday, PST
▸ June 15 – 19, 2026: On-Site Week in San Francisco at headquarters office
▸ June 29 – July 3, 2026: Week off for Summer Shutdown
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduating in 2026 or 2027 from an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution
- Able to work remotely in Pacific Standard Time
- Permanently residing and able to work in the US
- Open to relocating in San Francisco Bay Area for consideration for full-time hybrid positions
- Available for a-week onsite office experience in San Francisco (fully accommodated)
INTERN PERKS
Skill-Building Workshops
Hear from different leaders at Sephora in hands-on workshops to help you develop your hard and soft skills for you career.
On-Site Week
Spend one week on your internship on-site at our San Francisco office (fully accommodated). Meet your fellow intern and experience fun activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to workshops, networking and career panels, you’ll also have the opportunity to give back with Sephora.
All interns work on an intern project. At the end of your internship, you will present to business leaders in your department and showcase your accomplishments!
AVAILABLE ROLES
AVAILABLE ROLES
Instructional Design Intern – REMOTE
The Sephora Summer 2026 Instructional Design Intern will report to an Instructional Designer and support the Retail Engagement team. They will collaborate with team members and subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist in developing innovative learning solutions that enhance the store curriculum and client experience. Guided by the Instructional Designer, interns will gain hands-on experience applying instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles while helping to identify learning objectives and create engaging instructor-led, web-based, and blended training.
EXPERIENCE
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Understanding of instructional design models, learning methodologies, and training standards, with the ability to discuss choices based on learning needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an organized and detail-oriented approach and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced team environment
- Developing consulting and presentation skills with strong interpersonal and written communication; eager to build experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Highly collaborative, open to feedback, and willing to learn from multiple perspectives.
- Familiarity with course authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Rise), creative tools (Vyond, Adobe Creative Suite), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Apply to the Sephora Summer 2026 Instructional Design Internship Program here.
Payments eCommerce Engineering – REMOTE
As the Sephora Summer 2026 Payments eCommerce Engineering Intern, students will have the opportunity to analyze the big picture and perform tactical decision making that supports the strategic direction of Sephora, IT and the Engineering team. They will exercise these responsibilities in compliance with Sephora policies and standards along with industry’s best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Should be hands-on in developing Java based API.
- Should possess basic knowledge on AI, Model-context Protocol, software 2.0 and hands-on working on any AI related area.
- Contribute to the overall system design, architecture, security, scalability, reliability and performance of the sephora.com and the commerce APIs
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of design patterns like, circuit breaker, Backend For Frontend (BFF), Saga, CQRS, etc.,
- Should have the ability to understand and refactor the program code
- Used at least 1 AI pair programming tools (like GitHub copilot).
- Knowledge of Kafka and event-drive architecture
- Knowledge in Oracle / MY SQL / No-Sql databases
- Knowledge on application monitoring solutions (Splunk / Dynatrace)
- Ability to Write and Call a Restful API.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
- Must be results orientated and self-motivated
Apply to the Sephora Summer 2026 Payments eCommerce Engineering Internship Program here.
Expense Payable and Sales Audit – REMOTE
An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Intern will support the Expense Payable and Sales Audit departments with a focus on process documentation, reconciliation, and system integration in preparation for an upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. Specific responsibilities include:
- Process Documentation:
- Document existing processes within both the Expense Payable and Sales Audit departments.
- Create clear, concise, and up-to-date process maps and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Reconciliation:
- Assist with the reconciliation of daily cash deposits from sales collections at point of sale (POS) to bank statements.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare reconciliation reports.
- System Integration (SAP S/4HANA Upgrade):
- Work on documenting system flow and integration points related to Expense Payable and Sales Audit in the context of the SAP ECC to S/4HANA upgrade.
- Assist in identifying potential impacts of the upgrade on existing processes.
- Participate in testing and validation of new system functionalities.
- Other Tasks:
- Assist with month-end closing activities.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to departmental goals.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Familiarity with SAP (preferred, but not required).
Apply to the Sephora Summer 2026 Expense Payable & Sales Audit Internship Program here.
Dear Sephora Product Design Team,
My name is Margot LALOI, and I am currently a second-year Product Design student at Rubika in France. I am writing to express my strong interest in the Summer 2027 Product Design Internship opportunity in San Francisco.
Throughout my studies, I have developed a strong interest in product experience, material exploration, and user-centered design. My work often combines functional research, prototyping, and aesthetic sensitivity. I am particularly interested in how design can shape meaningful everyday experiences, especially within beauty and personal care products.
I am very interested in applying for the Summer 2027 Internship in San Francisco, and I would like to ask whether the program is open to international students.
As a French student enrolled in a European university, I would be able to provide a formal internship agreement through my school and arrange the appropriate visa if required (such as a J-1 Intern visa).
Could you please let me know if Sephora considers candidates who are not currently based in the United States?
Thank you very much for your time and guidance.
Kind regards,
Margot Laloi
margot.laloi@gmail.com
Linkedin : Margot Laloi