Merchandising Intern

About the role

Location: New York, NY. Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027. This 10‑week specialized program places you in the Merchandising division, where you will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and gain exposure to retail and wholesale fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to develop the seasonal product line that addresses customer needs and specific brand visions.
• Review selling reports and shop the competitive retail landscape to identify white‑space opportunities and bring new product ideas to fruition.
• Assist with line sheet and sample preparation for customer and licensor meetings.
• Enter specs into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to track samples, costing, and adoption of new styles.
• Check in and organize development samples received from factories.
• Work directly with international suppliers via daily email communication.
• Participate in a group project with a mentor; research and present a solution or recommendation based on white‑space within the company, to be presented in the final week to organizational leaders.

Qualifications

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Marketing/Business majors (a plus).
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Available to work on‑site, Monday through Friday.
• Able to commit to the full 10‑week internship duration.
• Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of cross‑functional alignment.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem‑solving.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Looking to gain hands‑on experience.

Pay

$20.00 per hour.

Schedule

In‑Office, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch each day.