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Merchandising

Brooklyn, New York
Part Time
Merchandising & Product Intern

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Minimum 3 Days Per Week In-Office
Compensation: Unpaid Internship + Monthly Travel/Commuter Stipend

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.