Collection Merchandising Intern, WRTW
IT Milan, Italy, via Bigli
NGG - Commercial – Merchandiser /
Hybrid
Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. Construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. Well thought, well designed and well executed products are aesthetic as well as ethical statements with a contemporary cultural edge.
Progress, innovation and diversity. We have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Based in Milan, our creative office absorbs and transforms the heritage of Italian craftsmanship from a contemporary, global perspective on design and trends.
Off-White has been expanding its network of directly operated stores landing in the most prominent luxury retail venues across Europe and the United States. We are leveraging the power of physical points of sale to acquire new customers and foster brand loyalty.
BIGLI
Our office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil’s creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and disruptive as per definition of the brand Off White
THE ROLE
Off-White is looking for a Collection Merchandising Intern to join the Merchandising department. In this role you will support the Senior Collection Merchandising Manager, WRTW in overseeing the business by analysing data across the collections to identify market opportunities for the brand.
It will be an unpaid 3-month curricular internship.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal reporting on sales, best sellers and sell-through analysis
- Carry out analysis, reports and presentations on sell in and sell out, strengths and weaknesses of current and past collections
- Follow up on the collection plan and its progress
- Market and competitor analysis and classification in terms of product and pricing positioning in different markets, with the aim of a constant update to the team
- Collaborate proactively with other departments (Planning, Buying, Visual Merchandising, Operations, Marketing & Communication and many others)
WHO YOU ARE
- Educational background preferably in business management or similar
- Previous experience in a similar role preferably in a luxury fashion brand is a plus
- Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Fluent in English both written and spoken this will be tested in the interview process
- Good knowledge of the market and competitor
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- Lunch tickets
- Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including Farfetch and Browns
- Be part of a young, dynamic and innovative company with over 40 different nationalities
- Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.
