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Colour Marketing Intern Review

at L'Oreal

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Promotional Strategy within a Large Corporation: 
Navigating the intricacies of promotions and deals within a company the size of L'Oréal has been invaluable.
Trend Forecasting & Analysis
I'm developing a keen eye for emerging trends and learning how to analyse their potential impact.
Target Audience Insights
Understanding the nuances of our target audience is proving essential for crafting effective marketing strategies.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborating with various stakeholders has honed my communication and interpersonal skills.
B2B Marketing Strategies
I've gained practical experience in developing and implementing business-to-business marketing initiatives.
Software Proficiency
My skills in Microsoft Suite and Canva have become even sharper, allowing me to create impactful marketing materials.
A significant focus over the last quarter has been the brand focus on the franchises Dia color and iNOA. My contributions included:
Creative Briefing
Developing detailed briefs for design agencies to ensure the creation of compelling artwork and CRM materials.
Partnershop Collaboration
Working closely with the L'Oréal Partnershop team to build the Dia color & iNOA landing pages and other digital assets.
In-Salon Marketing Design
Designing and overseeing the production of an eye-catching iNOA A1 poster for L'Oréal Professionnel salons as well as other materials such as mirror clings & window stickers.
Print Collateral Development
Contributing to the creation of tear-off pads providing salons with tangible information about the exclusive Dia color & iNOA promotions.
Rapid Response Artwork
Creating quick-turnaround artwork for LPS and CRM needs, demonstrating adaptability and efficiency.
 
Sales presenter for Business partners
Creating an information deck for Business partners to show their salons to truly tell a story of the cycle.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility and was considered a trusted member of the team. This meant I was able to develop more
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Excel, viewing marketing insights
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A high amount
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was Brillaint there was always a large connection between everyone who worked there. There was lots of socialising after work with some events put on by the company that is paid for
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it!!!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal
Read into the company and all its values and what they look for in their personality values

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at L'Oreal
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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