Merchandising Internship Program - Summer 2027 (New York, NY)

American Eagle Outfitters•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Merchandising Intern at AEO, Inc. you will be partnered with a Merchant in either AE or Aerie 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.

Requirements

Applicants must complete a project and pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during the interview process.
Rising Senior at a 4 year college or university, pursuing a Business Related Degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA required
Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands
Understanding of fashion trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer
Strong business acumen gained through classes, internships or prior work experience
Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrated collaborative skills and team-oriented mindset
Self-starter with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
Must be local to the AEO Home Office in New York, NY for the duration of the 10 week internship

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing daily sales recaps and analyze performance trends to inform business strategies
Conduct competitor analysis and comp shopping to identify product and market trends
Gain exposure to the business recap process and learn how to craft clear, data-driven trend stories
Support sample trafficking using internal systems, check-ins, and coordination with relevant teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to gather a holistic view of the business
Present milestone projects and final intern project with insights to Merchandising leadership
Attend and contribute to classes, team meetings, connecting learnings to real-world applications