Intern, Instructional Design

Job ID: 276363 Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173) Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US) Job Type: Full Time Position Type: Intern/Trainee Job Function: Retail Operations Remote Eligible: Remote Company Overview: At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty. The Opportunity: THE OPPORTUNITY: Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. The Sephora internship program is also a prerequisite for consideration for LEAP, the cross-functional rotational program that provides on-the-job training in each of three Business Units-Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising, over the course of nine months. LEAP prepares successfully performing trainees for a full-time, entry-level role in one of the three Business Units. Interns are invited to apply to LEAP at the beginning of the summer internship. PROGRAM DETAILS: 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. 2025 PROGRAM DATES: • June 1 - August 14, 2026 • Working hours: 36hrs/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 POSITION TITLE: Instructional Design Intern YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA... As the Instructional Design Intern, you will report to an Instructional Designer and support the Retail Engagement team. You 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, you 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. WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH: • Assisting the Instructional Designer in developing learning solutions and supporting projects that enhance the store curriculum and client experience. • Collaborating with team members and SMEs to gather content, validate knowledge, and translate business needs into training materials. • Work with the Creative Production Team (CPT) to support the creation and editing of eLearning modules, instructor-led training guides, and blended learning resources, while gaining exposure to authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise. • Participating in team check-ins, brainstorming sessions, and project meetings to gain experience in cross-functional collaboration and instructional design best practices. • Developing foundational business skills, including time management, receiving and applying feedback, communication, and presentation skills. • Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative. QUALIFICATIONS & 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. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Graduating in 2026 or 2027 (undergraduate or graduate degree) • Remote program – work schedule must align with Pacific Standard Time • Must permanently reside and work in the U.S. • Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions * • Available from June 1 - August 14, 2026 • Available for the 1-week On-Site office experience in San Francisco, CA The target hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 per hour. The actual hourly pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… • The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with. • The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans. • The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty. You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora. Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job