Summer 2026 Merchandising Internship

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

• Collaborate and interface with all cross-functional teams including design, sales, product development, technical design, and marketing
• Reviews quantitative selling reports to perform analysis on seasonal best/worst sellers
• Shadow merchandising supervisor and attend meetings with cross functional teams
• Prepared summaries of work status and present to merchandising supervisor
• Create and maintain seasonal digital catalogs within Nuorder platform
• Organize current and future season samples
• Help analyze the competitive market in order to ensure pricing and brand positioning is in line with the completion
• Prepare regular competitive shopping recaps using online and in store data
• Perform trend research as needed
• Participate in and help prepare for meetings, including market preparation with showroom samples and presentation boards
• Help the merchandising and design teams with any additional tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to interact with varying personalities
• Must have the ability to present a professional and informative product and trend

• Proficient in MS Office and Google and Adobe Illustrator

• Pursuing a 4 year college degree
• Currently enrolled and attending an accredited university
• Strong interest in both merchandising and fashion
• Knowledge of Google Applications including Excel/Google Sheets
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Schedule is Monday through Thursday

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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