Buyer Intern

Oakland, CA
Merchandising /
Intern /
On-site
About The Role
The Buying Intern is a part-time role with the Buying Team at our Oakland office. Applicants should be attending a Bay Area School. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buying Intern to join our team. This role will provide valuable hands-on experience in the field of merchandising within the fashion industry. The intern will support various aspects of daily operations, cross-functional collaboration, and trend research.

This internship is for school credit.
$1 - $1 a year
Responsibilities
Product life cycle process – learning how products move through the buy process and eventually live on site!
On Order buy process – maintaining a clear understanding of what’s to come to communicate to cross functional teams.
Monthly marketing packets and/or theme packets – learning how buyers work with the Creative Team & Marketing Team to initiate what marketing assets are to be presented.
Competitive Shop and/or seek out new brands.
Be present in Business Review meeting with Buyers, Planners and Exec Team.
Prepare and tag samples for cross-functional meetings, ensuring all necessary items are organized and ready for use.
Need to bring personal laptop to office.
This position is unpaid internship for school credit
Requirements
Understanding of our unique aesthetic and lifestyle.
Currently enrolled in a degree or program, preferably in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Positive attitude - You take the initiative, hustle and do whatever it takes to get things done.
Able to wear multiple hats and adapt to changing priorities, multi-tasking.
Ability to lift boxes and samples of up to 30 pounds.