Fall 2026 Product Styling & Studio Operations Internship

Proper Cloth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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. This in-person role blends studio execution with styling direction, from wardrobe prep to on-set styling and trend research.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with senior team members, and contribute independent projects like trend analyses and editorial shoots. Compensation includes $24/hour with $20/day lunch credit.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Hands-on, repetitive tasks along with creative problem-solving.
• Interest in fashion, styling, product photography, or creative direction.
• Prior internship or experience in fashion or studio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 brand aesthetic.
• Help with on-set setup, breakdown, and general studio flow.
• Ensure styling elements are in place during shoots, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain an organized inventory of clothing and accessories, 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• Collaborate with the team to flag and relocate outdated photo samples for sample sale.
• Research current fashion and styling trends, and present findings to the team.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Creative problem-solving

Interest in fashion

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.