Merchandising Internship Program - Summer 2027 (New York, NY)

Title: Merchandising Intern - Summer 2027 (New York, NY)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Get to Know the Role

As a Merchandising Intern at AEO, Inc. you will be partnered with a Merchant in either AE or Aerie and spend 10 weeks learning what it takes to create, edit and produce the assortment that ends up in stores. Merchants act as the hub of the wheel and project manage an assortment from initial concept, through design, onto production and ultimately into our customers’ shopping bags. This role requires not only a passion for retail and trend, but also a very strong analytical and business acumen. If you love trends, but have a passion for business, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparing daily sales recaps and analyze performance trends to

inform business strategies

• Conduct competitor analysis and comp shopping to identify product and market

trends

• Gain exposure to the business recap process and learn how to craft clear,

data-driven trend stories

• Support sample trafficking using internal systems, check-ins, and

coordination with relevant teams

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to gather a holistic view

of the business

• Present milestone projects and final intern project with insights to

Merchandising leadership

• Attend and contribute to classes, team meetings, connecting learnings to

real-world applications

Internship Program Overview

• On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
• Classroom learning
• Individual and group projects incorporating both product and financials
• Roundtables with top level executives
• Bi-weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
• Pre-planned events in New York to explore the city that AEO loves to call

home!

• Opportunity for full-time offer in Assistant Merchant Training Program upon

successful completion

What You Bring

*Applicants must complete a project and pass an Advanced Retail Math Test du