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Design Merchandising Intern
6-month internship starting from January 2026
The Design Merchandising Intern position at Coty offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, both in size and complexity, providing a chance to apply and expand your knowledge in the field. The ideal candidate will choose this position to contribute to creative and operational initiatives at the heart of Coty's world.

Responsibilities
As a Design Merchandising Intern, your primary focus is on visual creation and in-store presentation. You will be responsible for designing and executing visual materials for Coty products in-store and at events. This includes creating visual concepts, coordinating with marketing teams, and optimizing product presentation according to the company's strategic guidelines. You will also participate in trend analysis and adapting concepts to meet local market needs.

Your main focus:

• Create visual presentations for products:
• Design displays for in-store materials.
• Assist in preparing visual assets for product launches.
• Ensure visuals are updated according to team guidelines.
• Support merchandising projects:
• Participate in the creation and implementation of merchandising concepts.
• Assist in adapting guidelines for different types of retail environments.
• Contribute to organizing and optimizing product display spaces.
• Collaborate with the team:
• Work closely with the merchandising team.
• Track the progress of merchandising projects and communicate needs.
• Assist in managing timelines and tracking ongoing projects.
• Assist in project analysis:
• Collect feedback on the impact of visual displays in-store.
• Assist in preparing reports for merchandising activities.
• Observe and suggest improvements for visual presentations.
• Learn and grow:
• Participate in training sessions to develop creative and technical skills.
• Observe market trends and propose simple creative ideas.
• Develop hands-on skills in design and merchandising on a daily basis.

Working at Coty means
being constantly challenged to find creative and innovative solutions while being part of an inspiring and collaborative team, where each project offers new opportunities for growth.

The team is composed of a Director, a Manager, and a Project Manager. You will work closely with several departments, including marketing. You will be part of a supportive, respectful, inspiring, and motivating team.

Working with my team at Coty means feeling supported every day: through creative exchanges, mutual respect, and strong collaboration with various departments, every day brings a new opportunity to learn and grow together.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You love retail, cosmetics, and creative challenges. As a Design Merchandising Intern, you adopt a proactive and organized approach, and you draw energy from working in an international, diverse, and ever-evolving environment. In addition, you:

• Have a strong sense of aesthetics and a passion for visual design.
• Are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Have excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with different departments.
• Are curious and attuned to market trends to propose innovative solutions and have an interest in in-store merchandising.
• Are proficient in design tools: Mandatory: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Preferred: Enscape and/or V-Ray

Benefits

• A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
• Meal vouchers
• 50% transportation refund
• Access to the COTY shop with preferential rates on COTY products

About Coty
Coty is one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.