Buying Intern – Home

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Anthropologie is seeking a student intern to support the Buying team in seasonal Home assortments from product development through launch. You will assist with sample management, organize product data, and prep for key milestone meetings and presentations.

You will pull and analyze weekly selling reports to identify trends, conduct market research, and share insights with the team. The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with Design, Production, and Planning, plus contributing a fresh

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Fashion, Design or related field
• Interest in home, interiors, retail, product and consumer trends
• Curious, creative thinker with a strong product eye and enthusiasm for the Anthropologie brand
• Analytical mindset to understand how sales and customer insights inform product decisions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and eagerness to work cross-functionally
• Submit a Trend Concept Board in 8.5 X 11 PDF format featuring 3-5 emerging home trends for Fall 2027
• Pull imagery from Pinterest, social, runway, and high-end publications to show your POV
• Complete the required project and upload it with the application
• Complete a video interview within two days of invitation if selected
• Apply by 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team in the day-to-day management of seasonal Home assortments from product development through launch
• Assist with sample management, product organization, and preparation for milestone meetings and presentations
• Pull and analyze weekly selling reports to identify product, category, and customer trends
• Conduct competitive and market research, sharing relevant insights with the team
• Support assortment planning and product line reviews, including maintaining product information and tracking updates
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Planning across the development and buying process
• Participate in team meetings, trend discussions, and seasonal strategy work
• Contribute a fresh perspective and point of view

Skills

Analytical mindset

Product trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented organization

Education

Degree in Buying/Merchandising/Business

Tools

Trend Concept Board

Data analysis tools

Presentation software

Job description

• Support the Buying team in the day-to-day management of seasonal Home assortments from product development through launch
• Assist with sample management, product organization, and preparation for key milestone meetings and presentations
• Pull and analyze weekly selling reports to identify product, category, and customer trends
• Conduct competitive and market research, sharing relevant product, trend, and pricing insights with the team
• Support assortment planning and product line reviews, including maintaining product information and tracking key updates
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Planning across the product development and buying process
• Participate in team meetings, trend discussions, and seasonal strategy work
• Contribute a fresh perspective and point of view

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Buying, Merchandising, Business, Fashion, Design or a related field
• Strong interest in home, interiors, retail, product and consumer trends
• Curious, creative thinker with a strong product eye and enthusiasm for the Anthropologie brand
• Analytical mindset with an interest in understanding how sales and customer insights inform product decisions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and an eagerness to work cross-functionally
• Submit a Trend Concept Board in 8.5 X 11 PDF format, featuring 3-5 emerging home trends for the Anthropologie customer in Fall 2027
• Pull imagery from Pinterest, Social, runway, high end publications, etc. to show your point of view
• Complete the required project and upload it to the additional documents section with the application
• Complete a video interview within two days of receiving the invitation if selected
• Apply by 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a keen eye for product trends, supporting the Buying team in managing seasonal Home assortments and conducting market research. Excels in cross-functional collaboration and effective communication to drive product development and assortment planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Analytical Mindset
• Product Trend Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strong Communication Skills
• Detail-Oriented Organization

Hard Skills

• Market Research
• Product Development
• Assortment Planning
• Sales Analysis
• Sample Management

Soft Skills

• Creative Thinking
• Curiosity
• Enthusiasm
• Collaboration
• Organization

Industry Keywords

• Buying
• Merchandising
• Home Trends
• Consumer Insights
• Retail

Tools & Technologies

• Trend Concept Board
• Presentation Software
• Data Analysis Tools