Summer 2027 Internship - Men's Merchandising

vineyard vines • Stamford, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Vineyard vines is seeking a highly motivated college student in good academic standing who is passionate about the brand and interested in pursuing a career in retail. The intern will assist with day-to-day operations in the Men's Merchandising department, support other departments as needed, and handle office administrative tasks. The internship lasts 10 weeks, from June 7 to August 13, 2027. Interns will also complete a group project with guidance from business leaders and present their findings to management at the end of the program. Professional development and social opportunities are provided. The position is on-site in Stamford, Connecticut for the full program; eligible candidates may apply for a housing scholarship program.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior.
• Be a college student in good academic standing.
• Be working toward a bachelor's degree or have equivalent experience in merchandising or a related field.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be self-motivated, professional, dependable, and a team player.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be willing to learn and take initiative.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Be able to work on-site within commuting distance of Stamford, Connecticut for the full 10-week program.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants may add a blog, social media account, website, portfolio, or other relevant projects to demonstrate their passion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret fashion trends in the business.
• Assist with competitive analysis projects.
• Help prepare seasonal line adoption.
• Assist with sample management and organization.
• Help prepare for meetings and materials, including creating and formatting line sheets and running analysis reports.
• Learn to run and read weekly selling reports and analyze the business at the category and style level.
• Assist with day-to-day operations in the designated department, support other departments as needed, and handle office administrative tasks.
• Work on a group project throughout the summer and present findings to management at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Professional development and social opportunities throughout the summer.
• Eligible candidates may apply for a housing scholarship program.
• Catered fruit and bagels every Thursday.
• Ice cream truck every Wednesday during the summer.
• Shuttle to the office for commuters by train from the city or surrounding areas.
• Generous employee discount.
• Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern