Intern - Factory Merchandising
About The Position
This is a 10-week summer internship at J.Crew Group in New York City, offering unparalleled insight into building meaningful, lasting connections with customers while delivering quality, timeless style. Interns will play an active role in day-to-day projects, collaborate across teams, and gain valuable exposure to leaders. The internship is based at the Brookfield Place HQ, providing experience in a dynamic environment where merchandising, planning & allocation, design, marketing, and sourcing converge. The program includes immersive learning in the product lifecycle and retail landscape, from ideation to production. Exciting programming includes volunteer days, a speaker series, group projects, networking, and mentoring opportunities. Interns will also benefit from "Summer Fridays," where work concludes at 1:00 PM to allow for enjoying NYC culture.
Requirements
- A current student pursuing a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027.
- A product-driven individual, ideally experienced in retail, production, or similar fields.
- Must be a JCG (J.Crew, Madewell, J.Crew Factory) brand enthusiast with a strong understanding of the brands’ values and personalities.
- Available to work on a hybrid basis (minimum of 3 days a week onsite) in NYC from June 1 to August 7, 2026.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication abilities.
- An analytical mindset.
- An eagerness to learn.
- Life-long learners driven by curiosity.
- Feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact.
- Bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Responsibilities
- Play an active role in day-to-day projects.
- Collaborate across teams.
- Gain valuable exposure to leaders.
- Engage in real-world projects and develop a hands-on understanding of the product lifecycle and the retail landscape.
- Experience the full journey of our collections, from ideation to production.
- Take part in volunteer days, a speaker series, and group projects.
- Utilize networking and mentoring opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Vision insurance
- Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
- Fitness discounts
- Medical travel
- Associate discount across all brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
- Summer Fridays (office closes at 1:00 PM every Friday during Summer months)
- Support for communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
- Winter Break (for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office)
- Opportunity for bonus
- Competitive benefits and perks
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Career Level
Intern
