About this role
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP
Ready to kickstart your career in beauty? Join Kendo Brands paid 10-week Summer Internship. Dive into a real project, become part of a dynamic team and explore career paths in a top beauty brand incubator. You’ll get face time with senior leadership, networking opportunities, and receive regular feedback to help you grow. You will also get an opportunity to learn more about LVMH and Kendo’s role in the luxury world. Earn $24/hour while gaining invaluable experience.
Applications will be open from February 1 to February 15. We welcome students from all backgrounds including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, military status, and people with disabilities. Let your unique talents shine with us.
Qualified Candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or 2026 graduates of an accredited college or university within the past 12 months. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Candidates must be able to work either June 2nd to August 6th or June 23rd to August 27th. For Summer 2026, our program will be hybrid from our downtown San Francisco office. Interns will come into the San Francisco office weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and work from home every Monday and Friday.
SUMMARY
The Digital Design Intern for Kendo will assist in creating visually appealing and effective designs for a variety of digital platforms including brand websites, email campaigns and performance marketing. They will work closely with Digital Designers & Directors, Copywriters, E-commerce, Global Creative and Brand/Marketing teams to understand project objectives and drive innovation. In addition, they will have the opportunity to learn and grow while contributing to the development of creative assets that enhance our brand identity and engage our target audience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support lead designer in execution of best-in-class, ROI-focused digital marketing for evergreen campaigns and promotions in all channels including site, email, SMS and performance marketing.
- Support brand communication strategy to design assets that improve the customer shopping experience and drive conversion.
- Assist in creating homepage and landing page mockups in Figma for responsive web experiences across desktop and mobile.
- Work on multiple projects concurrently and shift priorities as required to meet business requirements and deadlines, ability to execute projects quickly and accurately.
- Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics, when necessary.
- Strong graphic design fundamentals (ex: typography, color theory, hierarchy, contrast, and grid/alignments)
- Ensure all assets meet ADA compliance regulations prior to release.
- Ensure work is executed to brief while maintaining proper brand aesthetics and values.
- Demonstrate storytelling skills in a variety of settings, including sharing out work to stakeholders.
- Communicate rationale and design decisions to internal and external team members.
REQUIREMENTS
- Rising junior, senior, or 2026 graduate of an accredited college or university within the past 12 months Graphic Design (or similar)
- Experience as a Digital Designer (or similar) with a portfolio showcasing digital projects, a plus.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong familiarity with Figma for site mockups and an understanding of UX/UI principles.
- Working knowledge of After Effects, a plus.