Merchandising Internship - Summer 2026

Randa Corp • Rosemont, IL

91d • $20

About The Position

In this 10-week specialized program, you will work in our Merchandising division. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and will be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses.

Requirements

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday.
• Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks).
• Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of cross-functional alignment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Looking to gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to develop the seasonal product line that addresses customer needs and specific brand visions.
• Reviewing selling reports and shopping the competitive retail landscape to identify white space opportunities and bring new product ideas to fruition.
• Assisting with line sheet and sample preparation for customer and licensor meetings.
• Entering specs into our Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) System to keep track of samples, costing, and adoption of new styles.
• Checking in and organizing development samples from the factories.
• Working with international suppliers directly through daily email communication.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the merchandising field.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional departments.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree