Merchandising Operations Intern

Essense of Australia, Inc.•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

Essense of Australia is a global leader in bridal fashion, with offices in the U.S., Australia, and Switzerland, and operations across Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. For over 25 years, we’ve created innovative, trusted designs sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. At Essense, every gown is made with passion, and every partnership is built on trust. We’re more than a bridal brand—we’re part of wedding celebrations around the world. We are excited to offer full-time paid summer internships for curious, creative, and motivated students. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with a global bridal fashion brand. We’re looking for a Merchandising Operations Intern to join our team for Summer 2026 and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The Merchandising Operations Intern will assist the Merchandising Operations team with a variety of tasks related to collections as they move through the development process.

Requirements

Current student or recent graduate of a college-level Fashion Program.
Elevated attention to detail & deadline oriented.
Working knowledge of Excel and other Office programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interest in learning across the varied aspects of design development that are required to bring gowns to market.
Ability to take direction and partner with others in a team environment.
Ability to work under pressure and time manage when tasked with multiple things.
Must be able to place gowns on rolling racks and frequently push and pull racks into the appropriate position.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Sample Logistics
Check in factory and store shipments
Prepare and ship samples to meet deadlines for stores, photoshoots, and influencer requests
Create shipping labels, gown tags, and barcodes
Assist with first sample checks, reviewing beading, color, and accessories
Sample Inventory Management
Maintain an organized and up-to-date sample inventory
Complete inventory counts and reporting to ensure all samples are accounted for
Follow up on missing gowns or accessories and place orders as needed
Product Presentation Preparation
Assist with steaming gowns and dressing mannequins or models for internal presentations and events
Weekly Style Reporting
Create weekly spreadsheets and PDFs to support sales representatives attending weekend trunk shows
Collection Approval & Launch Support
Update image boards weekly as styles are revised
Create and assist with the review of selling season documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Events, and Sales teams