Merchandising Internship
Location: Hybrid — In-office 2 days per week in our New York Office in Flatiron District
Timeline: 3-4 Months; Summer 2026
Compensation: Paid internship or credits available
About Petite Plume:
Petite Plume is a high growth luxury sleepwear company sold primarily DTC with a presence in nearly 600 points of sale including Neiman Marcus, Maisonette, Nordstrom and more! We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We value our teams and want them to grow with us. If you’re looking for a place that values hard work, strong relationships, and diverse ideas – all while having fun together – Petite Plume is the place for you!
About the Internship:
Petite Plume’s Merchandising team is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support long-term projects, competitive market analysis, and seasonal collection preparation. This is an immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury merchandising, cross-functional collaboration, and business analytics.
What You Will Do:
- Assist the Director of Merchandising with research on fashion trends, market conditions, and consumer preferences to inform assortment opportunities and pricing strategies.
- Prepare materials for key merchandising meetings, including seasonal production reviews, adoption meetings, and investment reviews.
- Maintain and update merchandising reports and presentations.
- Conduct competitive market analysis as needed.
- Assist with weekly sales reporting as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Production.
- Support routine deliverables and ad-hoc requests, demonstrating strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of luxury merchandising.
- Gain experience with merchandising analytics, retail math, and KPI analysis.
- Build cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Understand competitive market trends and consumer insights.
- Strengthen organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
Experience You Will Need:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a related field.
- Passion for the luxury fashion industry and an eye for trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work in NYC for the duration of the internship.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
What You Will Gain:
- Mentorship from senior merchandising leaders.
- Hands-on experience in luxury fashion merchandising.
- Opportunities to present project findings to management.
- Professional development and networking opportunities within the fashion industry.