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Working Student R&D Packaging Development


Job Location:

Darmstadt - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Working StudentR&D PackagingDevelopment

Location:Darmstadt Germany

Reports to:Senior ManagerR&D Packaging Development

Direct Reports:N/A

Scope / Brands:Global Wella RetailHairColorBrands

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

TogetherWEenable individuals to look feel and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the worlds leading beauty companies comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals Clairol OPI Nioxin and ghd. With 6000 employees globally presence in over 100 countries Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look feel and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers inspire beauty professionals engage communities and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

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THE ROLE

Were looking for a Working Studentto support the Global Wella Retail Hair Color Packaging team in Darmstadt. The role will contribute to global packaging innovationsitsqualification specification and project execution. Reporting to a Senior Manager R&D Packaging Development the candidate will work closely with packaging experts international multifunctional Wella teams suppliers and manufacturing sites. This position offers hands-on experience in packaging development across a wide range of packaging formats including bottles caps tubes and materials such as plastics cardboard and metal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify technical packaging solutions including supplier communication sample sourcing follow-ups and consolidation of inputs.

  • Evaluate options create material comparisons and prepare decision-ready summaries for the team.

  • Compile track and execute packaging learning plans testing activities and documentation.

  • Createandupdate packaging specifications and related technical documentation.

  • Independently manage smaller packaging project workstreams or defined work packages with coaching from senior packaging developers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant universitydegreeprogramme such as packaging technology materials science product development or a comparable field.

  • Enthusiasm for packaging development packaging materials sustainability and technical project execution in the beauty or consumer goods industry.

  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

  • Structured reliable and detail-oriented working style with the ability to effectively follow up on options open actions and documentation.

  • Good analytical problem-solving and organisational skills withcreativity in identifying solutionsandcomfort to handlemultiple activities in parallel.

  • Confident use of business tools with the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Proactive mindset curiosity and flexibility to support evolving business needs.

Desirable:

  • First practical experience through internships student jobs or university projects in packaging product development materials testing or FMCG.

  • Experience working effectively in a matrix or cross-functional environment or strong motivation to learn in a global R&D organisation.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age gender disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/orto receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact us at: strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills abilities experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.


Required Experience:

Intern


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