Trend Research & Forecasting Intern

Li & Fung • New York, NY

9d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

Supporting the Global Creative & Trend team in identifying what is next in fashion through research into emerging consumer behaviors, macro trends, cultural movements, and evolving street and social style. Contributing trend insights that help shape future knitwear collections for leading global brands. Creating compelling visual stories, trend reports, mood boards, and seasonal concepts while supporting the team throughout the forecasting and creative development process.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in trend forecasting, fashion, retail, and consumer behavior
• Interest in learning AI tools, including ChatGPT and Claude

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Microsoft Office is beneficial
• Knowledge of knitwear is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Research macro fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends
• Monitor cultural shifts, emerging behaviors, and social influences
• Identify emerging brands, designers, creators, and trend movements
• Stay connected across fashion, design, culture, technology, and entertainment
• Scout retail, street style, fashion weeks, and social and digital platforms
• Conduct in-store and online trend research
• Track emerging color, silhouette, texture, and knitwear directions
• Create trend reports, mood boards, social content, and seasonal concept presentations
• Translate research into clear and compelling visual stories using Canva
• Create AI-generated concept imagery using tools such as ChatGPT and Claude
• Support concept development and seasonal creative narratives
• Present research, insights, and ideas confidently to the wider creative team
• Contribute to trend forecasting for future knitwear collections
• Collaborate with the Global Creative & Trend team throughout the creative process

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from our Global Creative & Trend Strategy Lead
• Hands-on experience forecasting trends for international fashion brands
• Exposure to the full creative process, from cultural insights to product inspiration
• Opportunities to develop presentation and visual storytelling skills through real project work
• Practical experience using AI creative tools within a modern, forward-thinking workflow
• A flexible and collaborative environment where curiosity, creativity, and initiative are valued
• Eligible for School Credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed