Merchandising Intern - Fall 2026

Job description

Since our inception in 2017, Purple has been on a mission to redefine denim culture. Blending industrial design, streetwear, and luxury fashion, we've curated a collection of men's denim and luxury basics that transcend trends. At Purple, we take pride in challenging conventions through design that is grounded in a contemporary spirit and timeless quality. Purple is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Merchandising Intern who wants to learn how product decisions translate into business — how an assortment is built, how products sell, and what the numbers say afterward. This educational opportunity will provide hands-on exposure to seasonal assortment planning, product analysis, wholesale market preparation, and merchandising processes. The ideal student is curious about the “why” behind product decisions and passionate about denim, contemporary fashion, and streetwear. To qualify for this internship, you must: Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive academic credit Be available to work on-site in our New York office 3–4 days per week Be able to commit to the Fall 2026 semester, approximately September 2026–January 2027 You'll work directly with the merchandising team across four areas: Assortment — Support seasonal line planning across denim and ready-to-wear: SKU, fit, color, and classification analysis, plus breadth, depth, and pricing work. Help maintain line lists and assortment tools. Business analysis —Pull weekly sales and inventory reports. Analyze performance by style, fit, color, account, and channel. Support sell-through and stock-to-sales analysis, and help spot top performers, underperformers, and replenishment or markdown opportunities. Wholesale & market — Help prepare for market appointments and line reviews, organize selling tools for the sales team, and support account-level and post-market order analysis. Product & team — Organize samples and seasonal line reviews, keep product information accurate across internal systems, and support merchandising projects and presentations. Additional skills: Comfortable using MS Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel Curious about the "why" behind product decisions, not just the task Organized and accurate — merchandising runs on details Engaged with denim, contemporary fashion, and streetwear Coursework or prior experience in fashion, retail, or merchandising is a plus Internship Details: Fall 2026 internship This is an unpaid internship and is available only to students receiving academic credit A daily lunch stipend will be provided for each working day on-site Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fashion merchandising, assortment planning, business analysis, and wholesale. If you are excited about this opportunity and interested in learning how product decisions translate into business performance, please apply with your resume and any relevant information for consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.