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Product Development Intern

Listing ID: 1639252

Product Development Intern

Type of Position: Internship / Work Placement
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: REFY
Location: Manchester, North West, UK
Length of Internship / Placement: 6-month FTC
Hours: Part Time
Specified Hours: 32 hours per week
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 4 weeks 1 day
About: REFY is all about simplifying beauty. We’re committed to creating products and a community that inspire you to be your most confident self. We develop only the essentials, products that are easy-to-use and multifunctional, that work for your on-the-go lifestyle, where simplicity and efficiency are key. Launching in 2020, our founders wanted to create a space that cut through an overwhelming market with 100’s of products, and gave our community the products they were looking for, simplified.

Bringing world-first formulas and products to market, we’re leading a new world of beauty; we’re always vegan, cruelty and fragrance free and proud to be Leaping Bunny certified. All our products have been developed to suit all skin tones and types, with added ingredients, such as Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Peptides, to give you even more out of your beauty.

REFY are seeking a motivated and proactive intern to join our Product Development team. As a PD intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product and market research, testing, design and conceptualisation within a fast-growing, forward-thinking environment. You will help develop world-first products that cut through the market to simplify your routine and deliver high-performance results and quality.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Development Intern:

  • Researching beauty, accessory, packaging, sustainability and consumer trends to inspire future innovation.
  • Conducting market research and competitor shops to identify trends and opportunities for REFY.
  • Creating inspiring mood boards that feed into product concepts and storytelling.
  • Presenting findings to the PD team with clear recommendations on what this means for REFY.
  • Supporting the Design & Artwork Exec with packaging artwork updates and brand guideline maintenance.
  • Supporting the team in booking and running community testing sessions and focus groups.
  • Testing products with our community, capturing feedback, images and insights to present back.
  • Assisting with PD admin including updating product decks, boards and development trackers.
  • Tracking, organising and sending new product samples to support smooth workflow across projects.
  • Maintaining an organised, stocked and hygienic PD room and testing area, and archiving development samples.

What REFY is looking for:

  • Proficiency with Google Suite/Microsoft Office
  • An interest in the cosmetic industry with a willingness to learn about product development 
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cosmetic Science, Marketing, Product Design, Chemistry or a related field
  • A proactive and collaborative mindset, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Confident using Illustrator. 
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. 

What REFY offers…

At REFY, we want you to be your most confident self every day. Our internships are designed to challenge, support, and foster your growth. You'll have the opportunity for 1-on-1 learning with an assigned mentor and participate in engaging skills-based workshops hosted by our Leadership Team.

About REFY

Aspirational Yet Understated: We are an aspirational brand and workforce that pushes boundaries and disrupts the market in an understated way.

Community First: We prioritise community and collaboration. 

Lead Don't Follow: We champion innovation and initiative, creating an environment where people are empowered to lead and bring ideas to the table.

Live. Laugh. Love: We believe in fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance and encouraging laughter and love along the way.

Your Most Confident Self: We believe in empowering our team members to bring their most confident and authentic selves to work.

REFY are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, or pregnancy. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels confident and empowered to lead with their ideas and contribute a unique perspective.


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