Merchandising Intern

Position Summary: By presenting new and challenging merchandising and product ideas, the merchants are key to the development and enhancement of the business. Through assortment planning, analyzing sales and profit, line development, merchandise selection on a seasonal basis and knowing the customer, including key product trends, our Merchandising teams play a critical role in determining what is sold in our stores and ecommerce channels.

Core Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings with cross-functional partners. Gain an understanding of the role of Merchandising in the product lifecycle.
• Learn to identify the brand’s customer.
• Learn more about the day to day tasks accomplished by an Assistant Merchandiser including PO entry, business analysis, store visits, etc.
• Support merchandising initiatives by incorporating AI‑assisted tools for trend analysis, product performance tracking, and inventory insights
• Provide research, maintenance, and support for assigned departmental projects and tasks as assigned.
• Participate and provide feedback in group meetings and discussions if applicable.
• Learn how to analyze and identify best and slow sellers within a specific department
• Understand different roles of the cross-functional team and how they relate to the merchant role
• Support Merchant team with sample management and sample prep for milestone meetings.
• Provide research regarding competition, new opportunities, and product trends via competitive shopping analysis 
• Participate in a filmed Summer Intern content series, including occasional on-camera moments that highlight the merchandising process, team culture, and day-to-day life at Aéropostale.
• Collaborate with the Brand Marketing and Social teams on approved content ideas that showcase the intern experience.

Position Requirements:

• Relevant coursework in merchandising/buying/retail management
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence concepts and emerging technologies.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms (particularly Instagram and TikTok) preferred but not required. 
• Comfortable appearing on camera and participating in social media content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• Interest in content creation, storytelling, or social media as it relates to fashion, culture, and the merchandising process.
• Public facing social media accounts with at least 10K followers preferred, but not required
• Detail oriented individual 
• Strong communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong time management skills.
• Must be available June 1st - August 7th 2026 for 40/hours per week.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Interest in analytics retail math
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including engaging in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. 
• Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company’s policy.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day 
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day 
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level
• TBD based on role (carrying equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.)