BALENCIAGA Fall 2024 Retail Buying Intern | NYC

Summary

ABOUT USFounded by Spanish-born Cristobal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the iconic French fashion house defined the concept of modernity and elegance through the mastery of techniques and the use of innovative fabrics.

With the appointment of Demna artistic director of the collections in 2015, he continues to uphold the vision of Cristobal Balenciaga through his exquisite techniques, masterful cuts and by constantly pushing boundaries.

Balenciaga offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, and eyewear for women, subsidiary of Kering.

We are currently seeking a Retail Buying Intern who will report to the Assistant Buyer, RTW.

Job Description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity will provide you with insight into the NY luxury fashion industry as well as an understanding of our corporate culture and business practices.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Assisting the Retail Buyers with the following tasks:
  • Reporting analysis
  • Corrective actions on stock allocations, transfers
  • Pricing follow up
  • Competitive study (offer, price mapping)
  • Miscellaneous seasonal projects
• Preparation of training guidelines/tools for retail stores
• Compile Seasonal Buy Books
• Assist with weekly selling reports and analysis
• Organize and prepare seasonal product recaps
• Administrative support duties
  
  

WHO YOU ARE

• Merchandising experience is preferred
• Detail oriented and task driven
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Comfortable with numbers and recaps
• Problem solver
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Able to receive academic credit
  
  

COMPENSATION

• $16/hour academic credit
• Must be able to receive academic credit to be eligible
  
  

WHY WORK WITH US?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Balenciaga’s Corporate team as an intern who will drive the business and contribute to the brand philosophy. We invite you to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law, enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for and it is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type

Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Start Date

2024-09-03

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Balenciaga America Inc.