Spring 2025 Retail Design and Brand Experience Internship

Who Are We?

Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with more than 120 boutiques in 37 states. We offer a place of respite and a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought-after accessories, as well as charming home décor and gifts.

Our Mission

“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

Altar'd State is a dynamic and innovative retail brand committed to delivering exceptional experiences through our creative window displays and seasonal interior designs. We are looking for a passionate and motivated intern to join our team for the fall season.

Role

As the Retail Design and Brand Experience Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of retail design and development. You will work closely with our team to support design and installation of storefront windows and interiors inclusive of corporate communication, procurement, finance, project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Retail Design and Windows

• Assist in the ideation and execution of window displays , interior designs and special projects
• Collaborate with the design team to develop creative concepts and layouts.
• Support the creation of retail activation strategies to enhance customer engagement.

Corporate Communication and Learning Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal communication strategies.
• Assist in creating training materials and resources for team members.
• Participate in organizing workshops and training sessions.

Procurement and Finance

• Support procurement activities, including sourcing materials and managing vendor relationships.
• Assist in tracking project budgets and expenses.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Project Management

• Assist in planning and coordinating project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the team.
• Help identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Design, Experiential Design, Interior Design, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Design software (Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Sketchup)
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with real projects and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Opportunities to network with industry leaders.

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

#73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023

#4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022

#93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023

#34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022