Sephora

Sephora is a prestige beauty retailer founded in Limoges, France, in 1969. The company sells fragrance, make-up, skincare and haircare through a network of more than 3,000 stores and e-commerce platforms, and has been part of LVMH Group since 1997. It operates in 35 markets and employs 52,000 people.

Its retail model combines an omnichannel network of physical and online stores with a curated assortment of over 500 brands and its own in-house label, Sephora Collection. A loyalty programme with 74 million members supports personalised and immersive customer experiences across channels.

Technical work covers omnichannel retail technology, e-commerce platforms, digital innovation, personalisation and loyalty programme technology. The company describes its mission as championing a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty, and its culture as one of disrupting convention and breaking with industry norms, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.