R&D Packaging Development Intern

6 month internship starting January 2026

R&D Packaging Development Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the Packaging R&D department, you will report to a Packaging Engineer who will guide you through an integration process to allow you to evolve in a pleasant and caring environment.

Your main focus:

Assist packaging engineers on new projects for the prestige make-up or fragrance ranges in compliance with the development process 

• Briefs from suppliers, factories and/or subcontractors
• Technical study and planning, risk analysis, prototyping
• Follow-up of homologation tests with suppliers and verification of their completeness in the laboratory
• Writing and monitoring specifications

Missions transverses :

• Be a support for the substitution of materials in packaging with the multi-functional team and ensure their regulatory compliance as well as their quality.
• Study of the life cycle of specific material (production, use and disposal), its compatibility with the formula and its environmental impact via the Spice tool.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

• Experience: a first experience in the Cosmetics/Perfume Industry or in project management is a plus
• Education required: Bac+3/Bac+5 in Packaging or Materials Engineering
• Knowledge of packaging, materials (plastics, glass, cardboard)
• Project Management
• Good level of English (B1 equivalent)
• Product sensitivity Cosmetics, world of Beauty
• Methodical, organized, rigorous, autonomous, curious, you have a sense of priorities and anticipation and know how to be a force of proposal. You have good interpersonal skills and an open mind.

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

JOIN US!

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.

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career