Merchandising

Merchandising & Product Intern Position Overview

A growing premium fashion brand in New York, NY is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Merchandising & Product Intern to support its merchandising and product team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in the fashion, retail, merchandising, and product development industries. The intern will gain direct exposure to how a fashion company plans assortments, develops new products, manages inventory, analyzes sales performance, and brings products from concept to market.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for fashion, enjoys working with both creative and analytical information, and is highly organized and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising team with assortment planning and product organization.
• Create, update, and maintain line sheets and product trackers.
• Research fashion, retail, market, and competitor trends.
• Identify emerging trends and product opportunities that may influence future assortment decisions.
• Assist with sample management and maintain organized product samples.
• Support fit reviews and help coordinate samples throughout the development process.
• Assist with preparation for product photography and content shoots.
• Maintain and update product information across internal systems, including pricing, inventory, descriptions, and other product details.
• Help coordinate product development and launch timelines between merchandising, design, production, and marketing teams.
• Track important deadlines and follow up on outstanding product-related items.
• Review sell-through and inventory reports.
• Assist the team in analyzing product performance to support reorder and markdown decisions.
• Help maintain accurate and organized merchandising and product records.
• Support new product launches and seasonal collection development.
• Assist with additional merchandising and product-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fashion, retail, merchandising, and product development.
• Strong interest in the business side of the fashion industry.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and product data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across merchandising, design, production, and marketing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Fast learner with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Available to work from the New York City office a minimum of three days per week.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a merchandising, fashion business, retail management, or related program preferred.
• Candidates with equivalent relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred Skills

• Previous internship or retail experience within the fashion industry.
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or inventory management systems.
• Experience with Shopify or another e-commerce platform.
• Understanding of fashion merchandising and assortment planning.
• Strong eye for trend forecasting, styling, and product curation.
• Interest in analyzing sales and inventory performance.
• Familiarity with the fashion product lifecycle from concept through launch.