12-MONTH APPRENTICESHIP – Starting September 2026 – Research & Innovation – Open Innovation – Master’s Degree (Year 1 or 2)

Life is too short for a boring career! 🚀

At L'Oréal Group, there is no such thing as routine. Here, creativity is a superpower that transforms every idea into a major impact.

Our work environment should inspire us as much as our passions do. Whether within our iconic brands, across international markets, or through our multiple divisions, the opportunities to grow here are simply... limitless.

90% of our apprentices are proud to work at L’Oréal Group.

88% of our apprentices recommend L’Oréal for an internship. (Internal “Care Connect Survey,” November 2025)

Ready for this unique experience? Don't waste any time and discover our offer.

Your Missions

1. Identify new technologies and potential external partners (Deeptech startups) for the Group, in line with defined priority challenges, through ecosystem mapping, technology scouting, startup profiling, and continuous monitoring of our strategic focus areas. Support field initiatives such as external innovation events, open calls, etc.

2. Consolidate and communicate strategic analyses and recommendations to the organization's key stakeholders.

3. Proactively propose and implement new methodologies and tools for startup detection and analysis, as well as data visualization (clustering, mapping, etc.).

Skills you will develop in this role: Scientific project management, strategic analysis of sustainable innovations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary partners.

Your Profile

• You are a Master’s student (Year 4/5) at a university or engineering school (specializing in Innovation with a scientific background), looking for a one-year apprenticeship.
• You are able to provide an apprenticeship or professionalization contract issued by a training organization.
• You are fluent in English and French.
• You are proficient in marketing project management (360° activations, collateral development, etc.), content production (agency management, pre/post-production follow-up, writing and translating product pages), event organization, and you are comfortable with the Office Pack (notably Excel and PowerPoint).
• You have strong analytical and synthesis skills, are creative and proactive, excellent in communication (briefs, relationships, presentations), organized, rigorous, and autonomous.

Your Benefits

• Transport: 75% of transport costs covered
• 1 day of remote working per week
• 25 days holiday per year (2.08 days/month) in proportion to your time of attendance during the acquisition period
• 8 days off per year (RTT) in proportion to your time of attendance during the calendar year
• Annual profit-sharing bonus & Group Savings Plan
• Health insurance & Works council (CSE)

L'Oréal Group Perks: Access to the L'Oréal Learning Platform to boost your development, Staff Sale at preferential rates, Friends & Family flash sale for your loved ones. And depending on the campus: Gym & Concierge services.

The Recruitment Process

1. Recruiter Interview (30 min): To introduce yourself and discuss the position & L’Oréal Group.
2. Meeting with your potential future manager (45 min): To discuss the missions of the role.

L’Oréal Group

Join L'Oréal, the world leader in beauty, present in more than 150 countries with a portfolio of 37 international brands divided into four divisions: Consumer Products, Professional Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Luxe.

At L’Oréal, we create beauty that moves the world. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by combining the best of technology, science, and natural inspiration to offer everyone inclusive, responsible, and forward-looking beauty.

Because equal opportunity and diversity are core values of the Group, as a beauty leader, we consider every application.

Regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, visible or invisible disability, social or cultural origins, health status, age, religion, or any other element that makes you unique, our teams will study your profile with care.