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About the Role

Sol de Janeiro is seeking a curious, detail-oriented Fragrance Product Development Intern to support our Fragrance Product Development team. This role offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end fragrance product development process, ideal for someone passionate about fragrance seeking foundational experience in product development, fragrance creation, evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, manufacturing scale up, and daily execution.

Responsibilities

Assist the team across the end-to-end product development process for fragrance development, including sample organization, internal and external meetings support, technical transfers, and launch preparation.
Support fragrance development across all products including – perfume mists, innovation, body and hair products.
Support the organization of fragrance evaluation.
Evaluate alongside the Fragrance Development Team and assist in documenting and organizing scent assessments, olfactive notes, and feedback.
Monitor and summarize emerging fragrance trends, technologies, ingredients, and best practices, sharing insights with the team.
Help coordinate across internal teams — Packaging Development, Project Management, Product Marketing, Creative, and Supply Chain — to support seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle.
Support the Fragrance Development Team maintain on time project milestones by maintaining development trackers and project documents.
Assist in organizing and cataloguing fragrance house submissions and contract manufacturer samples.
Support communication with external partners under the guidance of the Fragrance Development Team.
Prepare meeting agendas and notes, organize development files and technical documentation, and help assemble presentation materials for internal reviews.
Maintain an organized sample library, assist with physical sample handling and labeling, and keep the development workspace orderly.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Cosmetics, Fragrance, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
Passion for fragrance.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to work onsite at our New York office.
Self-motivated.
Basic familiarity with fragrance evaluation concepts (e.g., fragrance families, top/heart/base notes, olfactive vocabulary) is preferred.
An interest to learn fragrance evaluation is preferred.
Prior coursework, workshop, or internship experience in fragrance, beauty, or cosmetic product development is preferred.
Familiarity with product development lifecycles in beauty or personal care is preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Written communication
Verbal communication
Fragrance evaluation concepts
Product development lifecycles

Location

New York

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Degree program in Cosmetics, Fragrance, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$17—$17 USD

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment
Opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

About the Company

Launched in 2015, SOL DE JANEIRO is an award-winning, fast-growing premium global lifestyle beauty brand inspired by the beauty rituals and attitude of the beaches of Rio.
Our brand purpose is to spark endless self-celebration and joy through the power and warmth of the Brazilian spirit.
Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Rio, Paris, London, and Germany.
Recognized as TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Company, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies and 2023 Brands that Matter, Allure's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, and WWD's 2023 Beauty Inc Award in the Prestige category.
Sol de Janeiro values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can enjoy a successful career.

Equal Opportunity

Sol de Janeiro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
It is Sol de Janeiro's policy not to discriminate based on any legally impermissible factor, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions and any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com.