Spring 2026 Product Development Internship

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.

• tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world : it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Spring 2026 Product Development Internship :

tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic rising seniors from accredited colleges / universities, eager to kickstart their product development career with an in-person Spring Internship! As an intern, you'll dive into the world of product development, gaining hands-on experience in our New York City office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment & want the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, our internship program is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in shaping the future of beauty!

Responsibilities :

Support day-to-day responsibilities in the product development department

Ownership of assigned daily / weekly tasks

Attend trainings and speaking engagements led by tarte leaders across various departments

Work closely with interns in various departments to complete an independent Capstone Project

Develop your teamwork, leadership, analytical, & strategic thinking skills

Requirements :

Must be a current student of an accredited college, rising seniors preferred

Ability to be in-person based in NYC office during the spring semester

Ability to multitask & remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

Strong teamwork skills

Strong organization and communication skills

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Our Perks :

Gratis!

Give-back initiatives

Networking opportunities

Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Spring program salary range : $21 / hr