Francesca’s – Merchandise Team Internship (Buying) – Houston, TX

Overview:

francesca’s® provides a unique shopping experience with each visit. When shoppers visit francesca’s® they will find that each boutique is a treasure chest overflowing with gifts, apparel, home accessories and jewelry that reflects the most fashionable styles and desired items from all over the world.

francesca’s® is seeking motivated rising juniors and seniors to spend a summer in our Merchandising department located in our corporate office in Houston, TX. Participants will experience 10 weeks of hands-on learning focused primarily on the product life cycle and gaining perspectives from cross-functional team members in our Buying, eCommerce, Marketing, and Distribution departments.

Responsibilities:

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects and deliverables, including the following:

  • Understanding and executing departmental strategies
  • Maintaining assortment sheets and compiling reports
  • Supporting the team in the purchase order process
  • Preparing for meetings
  • Maintaining samples
  • Performing competitive analysis research
  • Presenting a project at the end of the 10 week internship program
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Resume and a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Professional/Academic recommendations
  • Must be a Junior or Senior in a fashion retail program at an accredited university
  • Ability to independently secure housing in the Houston area
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Should have strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail necessary

Dressbarn

Design Summer Intern – Dressbarn NYC Design Office

External Job Description

dressbarn , a division of Ascena Retail Group Inc. (NASDAQ-- ASNA), is a omni-channel specialty retailer with over 830 stores, featuring its own line of women’s casual, wear-to-work and special occasion apparel at great values, in sizes 4-24. Ascena Retail Group Inc. is a leading national specialty retailer of apparel for women and tween girls, operating, through a family of wholly-owned subsidiaries including dressbarn, maurices, Justice, Lane Bryant, Catherines, Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey! Ascena operates through its subsidiaries over 5,000 stores throughout the United States and Canada.
The Summer Internship Program is a competitive 10-week program that gives college students interested in the retail industry the opportunity to work in an inspirational and dynamic culture. Working closely with your business partner, you’ll have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a major retail/fashion company.As a 2017 Summer Intern with dressbarn, you will benefit from on the job training and mentoring along with participation in professional development events, projects and workshops. This is a paid summer internship program that will begin June 5th and conclude August 11th . Summer Interns will receive the opportunity to enhance their interpersonal skills, build professional relationships and of course, build their resumes.
The Design Summer Intern will be responsible for supporting the Design team with filing, data input , organization of product, boards, fabric/ print/color library maintenance and organization, and general support to the Design team.
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify, understand and utilize design concepts and programs.
• Work with diverse populations in cross-cultural or multicultural settings.
Job Activities:
• Data Entry
• Filing (prints, samples, color standards, fabric swatches, lab dip submits)
• Photographing (samples, presentation rooms, boards and prints)
• Organizing seasonal binders, sample library and boards
• Creating design concept boards relating to online shopping images, color, trend, & fabric
• Photocopying (tech packs, artwork packages, trend packs)
• Sample Purchases under the supervision of a designers/directors
Special Assignments/Projects:
• Line Sheets (if technically capable)
• Assisting in creating fabric charts
• Researching images for trend packs
• Sending out artwork packages/ fabric development packages
• Competitive Research
• Online shopping (under direction of designers)

Requirements

• Upper-class undergraduate studentwith a concentration in FashionDesign or related field
• Related design training experience preferred
• Familiarity with various design systems including Photoshop &Illustrator
• Proficiency in MS Office software programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Must submit portfolio and samples
Please send resumes and portfolios

Technical Apparel Design Summer Intern – Dressbarn Corporate

External Job Description

dressbarn, a division of Ascena Retail Group Inc. (NASDAQ-- ASNA), is a omni-channel specialty retailer with over 830 stores, featuring its own line of women’s casual, wear-to-work and special occasion apparel at great values, in sizes 4-24. Ascena Retail Group Inc. is a leading national specialty retailer of apparel for women and tween girls, operating, through a family of wholly-owned subsidiaries including dressbarn, maurices, Justice, Lane Bryant, Catherines, Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey! Ascena operates through its subsidiaries over 5,000 stores throughout the United States and Canada.
At dressbarn, we believe talented people are our greatest asset. In return for your talent and hard work, we also offer career development, excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous merchandise discounts across our brands.
The dress, a timeless must-have, and powerful storyteller, is part of dressbarn’s DNA. In Spring 2015, dressbarn launched the DRESSBAR at dressbarn, the ultimate dress destination offering a unique digital and in-store experience. DRESSBAR is a curated collection of dresses and fashion accessories that includes exclusive designer collaborations designers like Carmen Marc Valvo and Ashley Graham.We believe that every dress has a story, and DRESSBAR honors its heritage while creating a compelling destination for new dress stories to begin.
The Summer Internship Program is a competitive 10-week program that gives college students interested in the retail industry the opportunity to work in an inspirational and dynamic culture. Working closely with your business partner, you’ll have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a major retail/fashion company. As a 2017 Summer Intern with dressbarn, you will benefit from on the job training and mentoring along with participation in professional development events, projects and workshops. This is a paid summer internship program that will begin June 5th and conclude August 11th. Summer Interns will receive the opportunity to enhance their interpersonal skills, build professional relationships and of course, build their resumes.
Job Activities:

  • Work under the supervision of a senior or Technical Development Manager to create and edit technical apparel drawling’s-sketches, measures garments, take fit photos and write fit comments, and help with special projects.
  • Perform office support and ad hoc responsibilities related to the design and development team and interact with Design and Merchants.

Special Assignments/Projects: TBD

Requirements

  • Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Will consider students that have completed at least four semesters of college from the following majors: Merchandising- Technical Design, Design, and Retail Management.
  • Experience in Retail is strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of the following computer programs are highly desired: Microsoft Word/Excel, CAD, Apparel CAD/CAM for drawing, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Drawing experience with fashion illustration and technical apparel drawings
  • Basic knowledge of patterns
  • Excellent oral, written and communication skills
  • Ability to differentiate between colors
  • Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.

Please send resumes and portfolios

Chico’s FAS Inc- Brands: Chico’s, White House Black Market, Soma

Summer 2017 Internship Program
Category:Intern
Location:Fort Myers,FL

CHICO'S FAS SUMMER 2017 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Internships are offered during the summer at our Chico's FAS world headquarters (The National Store Support Center) in Fort Myers, Florida. During the 10-week paid internship program, students enjoy the unique opportunity to apply formal coursework in a career setting and gain greater insight into the many roles of professionals within the fashion retail industry. Interns also become familiar with the overall Chico's FAS business, operations, and assist with company projects. Students pursuing a wide range of disciplines relating to retail -- from universities and colleges around the country -- make up each internship program group.

Internships may be available in the following functional areas:

  • Merchandising
  • Fashion Design & Product Development
  • Digital Marketing & Brand Management
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data Analytics
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Immersion into day-to-day functions and responsibilities of specific merchandising team
  • Presentations to company executives and interactions with senior leaders within the organization
  • Panel discussions with leaders from various departments
  • Classroom-style training sessions to develop leadership skills and provide cross-functional learning opportunities
  • A variety of benefits, including access to the company's state-of-the-art fitness center, admittance to the Company Store for discounted Chico's FAS brand merchandise, a generous Associate discount for boutique and on-line merchandise, Summer Fridays and more!
  • Housing assistance provided
  • Potential full time offer at the end of the summer (must be rising college senior and have exhibited high performance during internship)

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Rising college seniors preferred.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative
  • Previous internship or work experience; retail experience preferred
  • Enthusiasm for fashion retail and interest in learning about the Chico's FAS family of brands and operations
  • Embody Chico's FAS Values & Guiding Principles
  • Customer service oriented: "We are committed to providing the Most Amazing Personal Service to our customers and to each other."
  • Excellent computer and analytical skills
  • Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Willingness to relocate to Fort Myers, Florida for duration of internship

Apply

American Eagle Outfitters -

Merchandise and Inventory Planning Intern –Pittsburgh, PA

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Merchandise and Inventory Planning Internship prepares you to be the financial leader on our product and assortment choices. In this internship you will spend time exploring all functions within Merchandise Planning or Inventory Planning and learn how we make business decisions that allow the company to continue to grow. The Merchandise Planning piece of the internship teaches you how we create sales goals for product at a high level. In this role you will work closely with your buying team to decide exactly how much money we are going to invest in every style in your assortment and build the financial sales plan for that product. As an Inventory Planning Intern, you work closely with your teams to monitor inventory levels in our stores and our distribution centers and send out the right amount of product to the right stores so our inventory levels are maximized for profitability. If you have a passion for retail, are business savvy, and numbers are your friend, this is the internship for you.
TRAINING OVERVIEW:
•Interns will be placed in either Merchandise Planning or Inventory Planning
•On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
•Classroom learning
•Individual and group projects
•Roundtables with top level executives
•Bi Weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
•Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh to get to know the city that AEO loves to call home!
•Opportunity for a full time offer into the Inventory Planning Training Program after successful completion of the 10 week internship program
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Students are eligible after they have completed their junior year at a 4 year college or university
•Preferred majors include a Business related degree -- Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain
•Minimum 3.0 GPA required
•Required to complete a project during the interview process
•Required to pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during interview process
•Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands
•Strong business acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience
•Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
•Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
•Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
•High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
•Must accommodate living and working in Pittsburgh, PA for 10 weeks June-August 2017

Merchandising Intern – Pittsburgh, PA

Merchandising Intern – New York Design Office – NY.NY

Merchandising Intern – Pittsburgh, PA

As a Merchandising Intern at AEO Inc. you will be partnered with a Merchant in either of our two brands and spend 10 weeks learning what it takes to create, edit and produce the assortment that ends up in stores. Merchants act as the hub of the wheel and project manage an assortment from initial concept, through design, onto production and ultimately into our customers’ shopping bags. This role requires not only a passion for retail and trend, but also a very strong analytical and business acumen. If you love trends, but have a passion for business, this is the role for you.
TRAINING OVERVIEW:

  • Interns will be placed in Merchandising within a specific brand/product category
  • On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
  • Classroom learning
  • Individual and group projects incorporating both product and financials
  • Roundtables with top level executives
  • Bi-weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
  • Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh to get to know the city that AEO loves to call home!
  • Opportunity for a full time offer into the Assistant Buyer Training Program after successful completion of the 10 week internship program

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Students are eligible after they have completed their junior year at a 4 year college or university
  • Preferred majors include a Business Related Degree
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required
  • Required to complete a project during the interview process
  • Required to pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during interview process
  • Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands
  • Understanding of trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer
  • Strong business acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  • High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Must accommodate living and working in Pittsburgh, PA for 10 weeks in June-August 2017

American Eagle Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Merchandising Intern – New York Design Office –NY, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Merchandising Intern at AEO Inc. you will be partnered with a Merchant in either of our two brands and spend 10 weeks learning what it takes to create, edit and produce the assortment that ends up in stores. Merchants act as the hub of the wheel and project manage an assortment from initial concept, through design, onto production and ultimately into our customers’ shopping bags. This role requires not only a passion for retail and trend, but also a very strong analytical and business acumen. If you love trends, but have a passion for business, this is the role for you.
TRAINING OVERVIEW:

  • Interns will be placed in Merchandising within a specific brand/product category
  • On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
  • Classroom learning
  • Individual and group projects incorporating both product and financials
  • Roundtables with top level executives
  • Bi-weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
  • Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh to get to know the city that AEO loves to call home!
  • Opportunity for a full time offer into the Assistant Buyer Training Program after successful completion of the 10 week internship program

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Students are eligible after they have completed their junior year at a 4 year college or university
  • Preferred majors include a Business Related Degree
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required
  • Required to complete a project during the interview process
  • Required to pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during interview process
  • Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands
  • Understanding of trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer
  • Strong business acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  • High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Must accommodate living and working in New York, NY for 10 weeks in June-August 2017

American Eagle Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer

J.CREW

Summer Internship 2017

Date:Feb 19, 2017

Location:New York, NY, US, 10003

Company:J.Crew Group, Inc.

OVERVIEW

Be a key player in our Retail revolution. Help architect our future. Get ready for your perfect summer job, one that encourages you to think strategically yet stay connected to our customers. Work with all levels of the business from collaborating with other interns to the executive level. Be part of one of the world’s best global retailers.
Based in New York City, the J.Crew Group Summer Internship program serves as the opportunity of a lifetime to get a behind-the-scenes look at how we do things here at J.Crew. Spend 10 weeks at 770, the hub from which our merchants, designers, marketing and business teams collaborate to make informed business decisions. In this role, innovation and forethought are required at both the macro and micro levels.
Our in-depth, challenging and rewarding internship will start you on the path to an amazing career and allow you to learn “hands on” how we work in a fashion retail environment. With that our program will be limited to a select group of the best talent, with our internal field associates having first priority. We strongly believe in developing a dynamic, creative and driven team that will become key assets in the continued growth of J.Crew, which is why we will be so selective in our internship program.
If you are a college junior ready to work hard and learn from the best, apply today. Internships are available across several departments including Allocation, Merchandising, Planning, and Production.