CEO GLOBAL PRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - SUMMER INTERNSHIP, CREATIVE (UNDERGRADUATE)

Description

CEO GLOBAL PRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM – SUMMER INTERNSHIP, CREATIVE (UNDERGRADUATE)

PRESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE SUMMER INTERN - CREATIVE

The Company

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

The Program

The Presidential Associate (PA) Summer Internship Program is part of the larger CEO Global Presidential Program. The full-time program is an intensive, 18-month rotational program specially designed for early career candidates after their undergraduate studies.

Before this, the Estée Lauder Companies offers rising seniors the opportunity to participate in the Summer Internship Program between their junior and senior years of their undergraduate program. The 10-week Summer Internship Program offers participants challenging and engaging experiences within critical business functions, working under the guidance and sponsorship of a key executive.

Creative Track

The Creative track PA will either focus on content design and creation or on store design and physical merchandising. The content-focused Creative PA will explore imaginative storytelling and visual expression through creating artwork, branding concepts, digital media, and compelling content that captivates audiences and communicates a brand’s voice through design and narrative. The physical design Creative PA will elevate the customer experience through spatial aesthetics and product presentation. It involves designing engaging retail environments, thoughtful product packaging, and striking visual displays that spark curiosity and boost product appeal.

Sample Rotations:

• Social Media Design, MAC
• 360 Creative, Clinique
• Visual Merchandising, Bobbi Brown
• Experiential Design, Tom Ford Beauty

The summer internship program offers participants:

• Challenging and engaging experiences within critical business functions, working under the guidance and sponsorship of a key executive, while contributing as a functioning member of a team
• A suite of activities ranging from senior management presentations to professional development programs
• Corporate business overview with C-level executives
• Program leaders committed to the development of each summer intern—as a member of this program, you will develop the skills and experience needed to accelerate your career 

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Rising senior in undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Robust project management skills, flexibility, business acumen and executive presence  
• Ability to relocate to NYC for the summer

 Work Authorization

• Please note the CEO Global Presidential Program does not offer sponsorship
• We require permanent US work authorization at the time of application, without restriction, for all candidates. You must not require sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Please specify where you have permanent work authorization in your cover letter

Deadline & Recruitment Process Timeline 

• Submission deadline: You must apply by Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:59pm EST for your application to be considered.
• The interview process will occur in January 2026
• Program start date: June 1, 2026

Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $28.00.