Merchandising Intern

SupportFinity™; United States; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Merchandising Intern for a 10-week summer internship in Portland, OR. This role offers hands-on experience in sample management, product review, and business reporting. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Merchandising or Marketing and have strong communication skills.

The internship includes participation in various activities related to merchandising processes and provides exposure to cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years in merchandising, marketing, business or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with sample management activities.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply feedback.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sample management activities.
• Attend fittings and gain exposure to product review.
• Support weekly business review preparation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in merchandising

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Comfortable with presentations and spreadsheets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Currently pursuing or completed degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Airtable

Job description

Position Summary

Location: Portland, OR

Duration: 10 Weeks (June 8 - Aug 14)

Hours: Full-time, 30 to 40 hours per week

Position: Merchandising Intern, Collaborations in Summer Internship Program. Provides hands‑on experience with sample management, product review, business reporting, systems updates, and cross‑functional partnership work. Also contributes to a property and partnership library across wholesale, licensing, and product collaborations.

Ideal candidate: interested in merchandising, product strategy, consumer trends, brand partnerships, and go‑to‑market processes.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in sample management activities: photographing, bagging, stickering, tagging, and submitting top‑of‑production samples to appropriate portals.
• Attend fittings and gain exposure to product review and decision‑making processes.
• Take notes during Line Adopt sessions and maintain accurate updates in Airtable.
• Support weekly business review preparation, including updating decks and, when appropriate, reporting out.
• Gain exposure to merchandising briefs, product collaboration concepts, and the go‑to‑market process.
• Learn and use PLM systems, including Kubix and Airtable, for attribute updates, MSRP updates, and workflow updates.
• Contribute to the development of a property and partnership library that documents past partnerships and identifies future collaboration opportunities.
• Research brands, properties, and market opportunities to help evaluate potential collaborations based on brand fit, audience alignment, cultural relevance, seasonal relevance, trends, and business rationale.
• Help organize findings into a cross‑functional reference tool and final presentation deck.
• Participate in weekly team touch bases and cross‑functional meetings to build understanding of how merchandising partners across the business.
• Assist with ad‑hoc merchandising projects during go‑to‑market, including deck updates, sample pulls, one‑pagers, and other project needs as they arise.
• Participate in informational interviews and learning sessions to build broader understanding of the business and how cross‑functional teams work together.
• Present a final summary of project work, insights, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to merchandising processes within a consumer brand environment.
• Hands‑on experience with sample management, fittings, line adoption, and product workflow tools.
• Practical experience using Airtable and Kubix in a merchandising setting.
• Understanding of how collaboration strategy is developed across wholesale, licensing, and product partnerships.
• Experience researching brands, trends, audiences, and cultural relevance to inform business recommendations.
• Exposure to weekly business review processes and cross‑functional decision‑making.
• Opportunity to complete a capstone project tied to a real business need.
• Experience translating research and observations into a practical tool and presentation for cross‑functional use.

Who You Are

• Strong communication skills – able to ask clarifying questions and take direction well.
• Naturally curious and willing to learn.
• An over‑communicator – not afraid to ask for guidance and excited to jump in.
• Creative while also having a mind for process and process improvement.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

What You Bring

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Fashion, Product Development, Communications, or a related field.

Experience: 0‑1 years (internship, coursework, or volunteer work in related fields is a plus).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in merchandising, brand partnerships, product strategy, and consumer trends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with presentations, spreadsheets, and organizational tools.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and identify patterns or insights.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply feedback in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Airtable or PLM systems is a plus.
• Interest in trend research, licensing, wholesale, or collaboration strategy is a plus.
• Openness to learning new tools and technologies, including AI, with an interest in how they can thoughtfully support efficiency, insight, and innovation.

Eligibility & Application Details

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be based in the Greater Portland area (hybrid in‑office requirement).

Compensation

$18 per hour.

Hanna Talent Cultivation Standards

• Ask for no sensitive personal information via email, text, or other instant messaging.
• Interview you via email and/or send you a list of questions in lieu of an interview.
• Extend an offer without speaking to you via phone or video call.
• Ask for bank account or financial information during the recruiting process.

EEO Statement

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