Brand Experience and Visual Merchandising Spring Intern

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do: 

The Spring (January – April) 2025 Brand Experience and Visual Merchandising Intern will acquire hands-on experience in bringing a brand to life. The Visual and Creative Services team defines, designs and implements creative visual merchandising strategies that elevate the overall brand image and tell compelling stories. Reporting directly to the Director, Visual & Creative Services, the Visual Merchandising Intern is a highly creative person who has a strong, clean design aesthetic.

What You’ll Be Working On: 

• Visual Merchandising prop and sample management
• Showroom maintenance, mannequin styling/merchandising
• Visual standard manual and directive creation/graphic design
• Develop style, project management, procurement and visual merchandise techniques

Must Haves:

• Currently enrolled university student in a graphic design, fashion, or marketing program
• Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator (After Effects a plus)
• Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Available to work 3 weekdays per week
• Able to work onsite in our NYC office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• A passionate following of latest design trends, technology, and social media

Primary Location Salary Range:

The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York, NY, is $17.
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York, NY, is $20.