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Tarte Cosmetics

Fall 2026 Intern to Founder & CEO - Graphic Design

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
21-21 Hourly
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New York, NY, USA
21-21 Hourly
Internship
Join tarte as a Fall 2026 Graphic Design Intern to support day-to-day design department work, own assigned tasks, attend trainings, collaborate across teams, and complete an independent capstone project while developing teamwork, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
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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!

Fall 2026 Graphic Design Intern

tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic rising seniors from accredited colleges/universities, eager to kickstart their graphic design career with an in-person Summer Internship! As interns, you'll dive into the world of graphic design, gaining hands-on experience in industrial & graphic design 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 Design 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 specified dates
  • 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
  • Summer program salary range: $21/hr

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Tarte Cosmetics New York, New York, USA Office

W 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, US, New York, NY, United States, 10018

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