Merchandising Intern, Spring 2027

KHAITE • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

KHAITE is seeking a Merchandising Intern to join its team for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship is based at the company’s New York City headquarters and reports to the Head of Collection Merchandising. It is unpaid and offered for college credit only.

The intern will support the merchandising team with research, seasonal line planning, product presentations, merchandising documentation, and in-store and e-commerce merchandising efforts. The role also involves collaboration with production, wholesale, digital, marketing, and retail teams, along with general administrative support. Candidates should have a strong interest in luxury fashion, solid organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program; fashion merchandising, business, or a related field is preferred.

KHAITE describes its values as creativity, integrity, kindness, agility, and tenacity. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The position’s physical demands include regular sitting, hand use, and talking or hearing; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and tasting or smelling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds. Close vision is required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for luxury fashion and a keen eye for product and trends.
• Keen interest in fashion and eagerness to immerse oneself in the industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Outlook and PowerPoint, and the Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree focus in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with retail math is a plus.
• Prior internship experience in fashion merchandising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the merchandising team with market and competitor research to analyze trends and business opportunities.
• Support seasonal line planning by preparing product data, analyzing past performance, and organizing merchandising tools.
• Assist with coordinating product presentations and ensuring necessary materials and assets are in place.
• Organize and maintain merchandising documents, line sheets, and pricing lists.
• Support in-store and e-commerce merchandising efforts, including tracking product performance.
• Work cross-functionally with production, wholesale, digital, marketing, and retail teams to align on product launches and collection development.
• Provide general administrative support to the merchandising team as needed.

Benefits

• Unpaid internship for college credit only.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern