Marketing Assistant (Designer Fragrances) - Intern

Marketing Intern
Designer Fragrances

MISSION

The Shiseido Group has an opportunity for a Marketing Intern to join our Fragrance brands to work across Issey Miyake, Zadig & Voltaire, Narciso Rodriguez and Serge Lutens Beauty. As Marketing Intern, you will use your commercial and creative talent to enforce the development of the brands through the efficient implementation of the marketing strategy.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Job Location: Shiseido Group London Head Office

Contract type: 12 month FTC

Start date: 6th July 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand Marketing

• Support the Brand Marketing Team in the execution of 360° brand marketing plans across the UK market.
• Maintain and update brand launch calendars and launch matrices, ensuring accurate and timely visibility of all initiatives.
• Coordinate internal orders required for launches, campaigns and retailer activations.
• Assist with post‑campaign analysis and key gifting period reporting, contributing insights for UK and EMEA stakeholders.
• Support the creation and delivery of marketing materials for product launches and customer activations (e.g. POS, posters, hand‑out cards).
• Conduct regular market and competitor analysis, including store checks, launch mapping and pricing reviews to support brand strategy.
• Assist in preparing presentations and brand decks for internal meetings, retailer updates and strategic reviews.
• Manage and distribute samples, testers and campaign assets to internal teams, agencies and retail partners.
• Support the coordination of in‑store activations, retail animations and events, ensuring all materials and assets are delivered and executed on time.
• Prepare monthly marketing and business performance reports for internal stakeholders and EMEA.
• Work cross‑functionally with Commercial, PR, Supply and Demand to deliver aligned, multichannel activation.
• Support digital campaign execution by coordinating media assets and assisting with customer journey elements, including sampling campaigns.
• Provide Education Team support, including coordinating training materials and attending retailer training conferences when required.
• Support internal communication through updating marketing summaries, asset libraries, shared drives and documentation.
• Contribute to additional ad hoc projects aligned with the commercial and strategic objectives of the fragrance portfolio.

Administration

• Liaise with Shiseido EMEA to request imagery, assets and product information, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Monitor and manage stock levels for marketing use, including press send‑outs, retailer requests, events and internal needs.
• Coordinate with Operations and courier partners to raise orders, manage shipments and track delivery status.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Brand Marketing team and Marketing Director as required.

PROFILE

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• A strong interest in the beauty industry
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Hands on approach
• Creative
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent time-management and skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Alignment with the group’s « Trust8 » working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

THE BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• You time: Enjoy 26 days off, plus bank holidays, and a special day off for your birthday!
• Pension Power: We match up to 8% to help you save for the future.
• Health at Your Fingertips: Access to a Digital GP whenever you need it.
• Family First: Enhanced parental allowance to support your growing family.
• Beauty Bonanza: Generous product allocation and discounts to keep you glowing.
• Secure Your Future: Life Assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Feel Good: Dive into our wellbeing programs and visit the in-office Wellness Room
• Growth Journey: Regular development check-ins to keep you on track.
• Skill Up: Excel training to boost your knowledge
• Social Scene: Join in on company socials for fun and networking.
• Exclusive Access: Retail Trust, Tastecard, and local discounts at your fingertips.
• Snack Attack: Unlimited coffee, tea, milk options, and snacks to fuel your day.
• Balanced Life: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, Hybrid and Flexible working and a protected lunch break
• Salary: £26,500 

ABOUT SHISEIDO GROUP

Our mission : Beauty Innovations for a Better World

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Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World.  Did you know that Shiseido is the most awarded company in terms of innovation with a record 31 FSCC Awards?

Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region and is biggest affiliate, leading the Digital acceleration agenda thanks to a team of local experts, but is also constantly reinventing its Retail footprint in the world Nr4 biggest beauty market.

To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams

1.            Leverage our unique portfolio of premium Beauty brands across all 3 categories

2.            Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities

3.            Customer-driven decisions

4.           Create a great place to work in Beauty

ABOUT SHISEIDO BRAND                                   

Recently voted as No5 most trusted brand in Health & Beauty worldwide, Shiseido has defined the concept of beauty and spread its knowledge and power across the world. Heralding an army of devoted followers, we feel that by inspiring empathy, beauty can become a positive force in the world, and guide the next generation boldly into the future.

ABOUT CLE DE PEAU BEAUTE

Clé de Peau Beauté, the premier luxury skincare and makeup brand from Shiseido Cosmetics, was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Forever guided by exquisite aesthetics and intelligence, Clé de Peau Beauté has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within.

ABOUT DRUNK ELEPHANT

We are committed to using only ingredients that either directly benefit the health of the skin or support the integrity of our formulations. We never take into account whether something is synthetic or natural, instead choosing ingredients based on biocompatibility.

ABOUT NARS                                               

Created in 1994 in New York by visionary makeup artist François NARS, NARS Cosmetics is one of the leading and most respected brands in the world of makeup artistry.

ABOUT DESIGNER FRAGRANCES

Shiseido Group’s fragrance brands are a collection of luxurious and exciting fragrance brands, which are amongst the leaders in the UK market. From the edgy Zadig&Voltaire to the sensual and effortless delicacy of Narciso Rodriguez; and the intriguing mix of natural and sophistication in Issey Miyake. In selected distribution, we also have the unique collection from the extraordinary perfumer, Serge Lutens and more to come to the market.

ABOUT GALLINEE                                   

At Gallinée we believe in working with your microbiome to help it to look after you. Our products contain a patented complex of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to nourish and support the good bacteria that make your own personal ecosystem. Helping them to look after even the most sensitive skin.

OUR PRINCIPLES

serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles – known as "TRUST 8" – are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in OUR MISSION.

Click here to learn more about Our Principles and The Shiseido Philosophy

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.  

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be recognised as a disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.

Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.

If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.

Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position which may include having a degree level qualification. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.

KEEN TO KNOW MORE?

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