Merchandising (Men's) Summer Intern
Overview
The Express Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid program that offers undergraduate Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to various aspects of a retail fashion company. The Summer Intern class will include students interested in hands-on experience in an area of interest and exposure to cross-functional collaboration as well as gaining valuable professional development.
The 2023 program runs from June 5th to August 11th, and positions will be available in our Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on immersion to a product live-cycle, such as what it takes to create, edit and produce an assortment framework from initial concept, through design and sourcing, and ending in customer distribution
- Focus on understanding our customer by competitive patterning, trend patterning, and in-store feedback/experience
- Consistently looking forward regarding trends through runway, aspirational brands, and social platforms)
- Maintaining Merchant Reporting/Recaps
- Sample management
Key Attributes
- Interested in a career in fashion retail or a specialized department
- Curious and eager to learn
- Motivated self-starter
- Mature, responsible, reliable
- Knowledgeable of fashion trends, cultural zeitgeist, and how they relate to the Express Customer
- Strong business acumen demonstrated through prior coursework and work experience
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication, along with presentation skills
Requirements
- Availability to work full time (40 hours per week)
- Preferred GPA at or above 3.2
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.