Summer 2027 Internship - Outlet Merchandising

Every Summer Internship Should Feel This Good!

A few things you should know…

• Business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a daily half hour unpaid lunch break
• Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is 10 weeks in total and will run from June 7th to August 13th
• We have one opening per internship position
• Rising Seniors only
• All interns are expected to be on-site within commuting distance from Stamford, CT for the full 10 week program
• With a growing number of applicants each year, this is a highly competitive internship program. Please add any additional information to your application such as a link to your blog, social media, website, portfolio, or any other relevant projects to show your passion!

Overview

We’re on the lookout for highly motivated college students, in good academic standing, who are passionate about our brand and about working toward a career in the retail industry.

Interns will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations within their designated department, providing support to other departments as needed, as well as handling administrative tasks throughout the office. In addition to the above responsibilities, all Interns will be assigned a group project to work on throughout the summer and are expected to present their findings to management at the conclusion of the Internship. Interns will be assigned a group of business leaders for direction and guidance through the project. Vineyard vines also provides professional development and social opportunities throughout the summer.

Please note: At this time, all interns will be expected to be on-site for the full summer in Stamford, CT. Candidates who are eligible will be able to apply to a housing scholarship program (more information to come)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with sample management, seasonal line development, and fitting of garments.
• Assist with maintenance of assortment visuals
• Learn how to run a retail apparel/non-apparel business. Manage inventory, help choose the seasonal line, and create product knowledge for the outlet stores.
• Learn basics in retail math to understand selling reports and financial reporting.
• Assist in product development by presenting on-brand style ideas for all outlet departments (home, retail custom, men’s, women’s, boys, and girls).
• Work with design to collaborate on color palettes, choosing and developing styles, and sourcing fabrics and trims.

What you bring:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational and time management skills are essential as well as the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Competition and industry awareness
• Commitment to career growth of self and others
• Team focused, confident, and professional
• Creative, adaptable, entrepreneurial and driven by integrity

Everyday will feel this good because:

• We have a fun-entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
• Every Thursday we have catered Fruit and Bagels
• Every Wednesday in the summer we have an ice cream truck to satisfy your cravings
• Should you live in the city or surrounding areas and commute by train, we provide a shuttle to our office
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We have a fully stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks to help you stay energized while On-Deck