Buying Intern- Kidswear (6-Month Full-Time Internship)

Ounass; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Ounass in Dubai is seeking a curious Buying Intern to join the Kids Buying team. You will gain hands-on experience in luxury fashion buying while supporting day-to-day activities behind the Kids category.

Working with Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing, you will help research trends, organise product information, assist with seasonal launches and help ensure accurate product data across platforms.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Fashion, Business, Buying, Merchandising or a related field.
• Genuine interest in luxury fashion and curiosity about the Kids category.
• Awareness of kidswear brands, products and emerging trends is an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling product information and data.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to learn new tools.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership of tasks.
• Collaborative team member who enjoys cross-functional work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Previous internship or work experience in fashion retail, buying or merchandising is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kids Buying team with day-to-day administration and coordination of the category.
• Assist with product setup, ensuring product details and pricing are accurate.
• Help maintain product and brand information across internal systems and trackers.
• Support preparation of seasonal range reviews, buying meetings and category presentations.
• Research kidswear trends, brands and market activity to inform the assortment.
• Track samples, product deliveries and launch timelines, coordinating with internal teams and brand partners.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, Creative, Marketing and Operations to launch products and campaigns.
• Assist with competitor and market research and share observations with the team.
• Support organization and maintenance of product samples and showroom materials.
• Help monitor category performance and compile reports and updates.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the Kids customer experience and category proposition.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

Organizational skills

English communication

Proactive learner

Education

Degree in Fashion, Business, Buying or Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

We are looking for a curious and motivated Buying Intern to join our Kids Buying team at Ounass.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury fashion buying and learn how a Kids assortment is developed, managed and presented to customers.

Working closely with the Buying team and colleagues across Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing, you will support the day-to-day activities behind our Kids category. From researching trends and organising product information to supporting seasonal launches, you will help bring a considered and inspiring selection of luxury products to our digital platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Kids Buying team with the day-to-day administration and coordination of the category.

• Assist with product set-up, ensuring product details, pricing, imagery and other information are accurate and complete.

• Help maintain product and brand information across internal systems and trackers.

• Support the preparation of seasonal range reviews, buying meetings and category presentations.

• Research kidswear trends, brands, collections and market activity to help inform the assortment.

• Help track samples, product deliveries and launch timelines, following up with internal teams and brand partners as needed.

• Coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, Creative, Marketing and Operations teams to support the smooth launch of products and campaigns.

• Assist with competitor and market research, sharing relevant observations and findings with the team.

• Support the organisation and maintenance of product samples and showroom materials.

• Help monitor category performance and compile reports, product updates and other relevant information.

• Contribute ideas and support projects that enhance the Kids customer experience and category proposition.

• Ensure all work is completed accurately, with strong attention to detail and within agreed deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Fashion, Business, Buying, Merchandising or a related field.

• A genuine interest in luxury fashion and a curiosity about the Kids category.

• Awareness of kidswear brands, products and emerging trends is an advantage.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling product information and data.

• Confident written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to learn new tools.

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership of tasks.

• A collaborative team member who enjoys working with colleagues across different functions.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond positively to changing priorities.

• Previous internship or work experience in fashion retail, buying or merchandising is helpful but not essential.

What’s In It for You?

• Gain practical experience of luxury fashion buying within a leading digital retailer.

• Learn how a Kids assortment is researched, selected, planned and launched across digital platforms.

• Build your understanding of product, brand and market trends across the Kids category.

• Work alongside experienced Buying, Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing teams.

• Develop valuable skills in product administration, market research, reporting and cross-functional coordination.

• See how your contribution supports the customer experience and the growth of the Ounass Kids proposition.

• Bring your ideas and curiosity to a collaborative, fast-moving environment and take an important first step in your fashion career.