Fall 2026 Product Styling Internship

Proper Cloth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $24

Lunch credit

Job summary

Proper Cloth is seeking a Product Styling Intern for Fall 2026 to support our e-commerce photo studio and Art Team in person in New York. You will help run the studio, prep product for shoots, and contribute to styling decisions, trend research, and independent projects.

You will gain exposure to styling from wardrobe prep through on-set execution, with mentorship from senior Art Team members and opportunities to present trends and analytics.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive tasks and creative problem-solving.
• Interest in fashion, styling, product photography, or creative direction.
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Prior internship or experience in fashion or studio environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Styling Assistance: Organize and prepare wardrobe items for shoots, including steaming, tagging, and arranging; Assist in styling outfits for flat lay and on-model photoshoots, ensuring alignment with Proper Cloth's brand aesthetic.

Skills

Highly organized

Reliable and punctual

Hands-on tasks

Creative problem-solving

Interest in fashion/styling

Prior internship

Job description

We're looking for a Product Styling Intern to support our e-commerce photo studio and Art Team during Fall 2026.

This is a hands-on, in-person role that blends day-to-day studio execution with real exposure to styling and creative direction. You'll help keep our studio running smoothly - from preparing product for shoots to maintaining an organized, efficient workspace - while also contributing to styling decisions, trend research, and independent projects.

You'll be embedded within the Proper Cloth Art Team and gain a full picture of how a modern menswear brand executes high-volume, detail-oriented product photography, from wardrobe prep through final on-set styling. This role is ideal for someone who wants equal parts creative and behind-the-scenes experience — someone who's as energized by being well-organized as they are by a well-styled shot.

What You'll Do

Styling Assistance

• Organize and prepare wardrobe items for shoots, including steaming, tagging, and arranging
• Assist in styling outfits for flat lay and on-model photoshoots, ensuring alignment with Proper Cloth's brand aesthetic

Shoot Support

• Help with on-set setup, breakdown, and general studio flow
• Ensure all styling elements are in place during shoots, making adjustments as needed

Wardrobe Management

• Maintain an organized inventory of clothing and accessories, ensuring product is shoot-ready at all times
• Assist with merchandising audits and inventory tracking for studio samples
• Collaborate with the team to flag and relocate outdated photo samples for sample sale

Trend Research

• Research current trends in fashion, e-commerce, and styling techniques
• Present findings to the team for potential integration into upcoming projects

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual — able to keep up with a fast-paced studio environment
• Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive tasks as well as creative problem-solving
• Interest in fashion, styling, product photography, or creative direction
• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Prior internship or experience in a fashion or studio environment is a plus

What You'll Gain

• A strong foundation in styling principles, from wardrobe prep to on-set execution
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment A portfolio of work showcasing your styling contributions, including independent projects (such as a Trend/Competitive Analysis and an Editorial Shoot)
• Direct mentorship from senior Art Team members, with weekly check-ins and an end-of-intership performance and growth conversation

• $24/hour

• $20/day lunch credit

Note: This internship will run from the end of August through mid December.