What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Merchandising Buying Internship position at Altar'd State?
Who Are We?
Altar’d State is a rapidly growing women’s fashion brand with more than 130 locations throughout the country across five brands. We are a place of respite for the modern-day woman and offer a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought-after clothing and accessories and delightful home decor. STAND OUT for good, Inc includes a portfolio of brands: Altar’d State, Arula, Tullabee, AS Revival, and Vow’d all driven by optimism, artistry and giving back.
Our Mission
“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The Merchandising Buying Internship will provide valuable skills and industry knowledge that are beneficial in pursuing a career in retail or fashion. The Intern will support the Merchandising team in day-to-day operations, which includes contributing to the fit selection process and entering purchase orders and learning about trends in the market to make informed buying decisions. A successful Merchandising Intern will be a self starter, enthusiastic, proactive, committed to learning the role, and passionate about the guest.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the merchandising team in the daily responsibilities of running the business.
- Gather samples for meetings and maintain the sample collection.
- Assist with reporting and purchase orders
- Stay up-to-date on trends and the competitive landscape.
- Support the team in corresponding with the vendor community.
Qualifications
- Upcoming junior, senior or recent graduate with a strong academic record pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
- Strong fashion sense and passion for product
- Demonstrated ability using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
- Must be self-motivated, positive attitude, and have the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment
