Women's Merchandising Summer Internship

GOTAFE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship program

Skills workshops

Networking sessions

Mentorship opportunities

Group projects

Job summary

GOTAFE in Columbus, OH offers a 10-week internship program designed to immerse you in fashion merchandising. You will analyze customer trends, research industry directions, and communicate insights to leadership while supporting sample ordering and financial reporting.

You will work four days on-site, relocate to Columbus (housing not provided), and participate in cross-functional team projects with mentorship and networking opportunities during the program.

Qualifications

• Full-time availability (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program (June 2–August 5).
• Willing to relocate to Columbus, OH headquarters (housing not provided).
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Understanding customer preferences through competitive patterning, trend analysis, and in-store feedback.
• Researching current trends via runway shows, aspirational brands, and social platforms and communicating insights to leadership.
• Managing sample ordering and oversight.
• Maintaining merchant financial and product reporting and recaps.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth style development and launch.

Skills

Full-time availability

Willing to relocate

US work authorization

GPA 3.2+

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding customer preferences through competitive patterning, trend analysis, and in-store feedback
• Researching current trends via runway shows, aspirational brands, and social platforms and communicating insights to leadership
• Managing sample ordering and oversight
• Maintaining merchant financial and product reporting and recaps
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth style development and launch

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 10-week program from June 2nd to August 5th
• Willing to work four days in the office and relocate to Columbus, Ohio headquarters (housing not provided)
• Preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship program
• Workshops to develop professional skills
• Networking sessions with leaders and mentorship opportunities
• Cross-functional intern collaboration on group projects
• Group outings, social events, and volunteer opportunities