Visual Merchandising Internship Summer 2016
- # of Openings
- 1
- Locations
- US-NY-New York
- Department
- Corporate Merchandising
More information about this opportunity:
Overview:
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready to wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready to wear, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
The Michael Kors internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to gain exposure to the inner workings of a global retail corporation. Each semester students participate in our comprehensive program where they are able to receive training and develop their skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals at Michael Kors.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Visual Operations intern will be responsible for maintaining and updating the VO spreadsheets, which include the Global Watch Vitrine Inventory, Global Visual Calendar, and Global Fragrance Inventory
- They will also work closely with the Visual Communications team to develop a Global Product Enhancer ordering guide and a Visual intern manual.
- Partake in the implementation of the monthly global floorset directive
- Update the calendar, global store listing sheet, organizational chart, and new store opening master address list
- Assemble new store opening package for every new store opening for Lifestyle stores
- Help prep the showroom for press events
- Participate with styleout photo shoots
- Learn the basics of the Visual Merchandising business
Qualifications:
- Students MUST be able to receive academic credit for the duration of the internship. Before you apply, please check with your internship center that you would be eligible to receive academic credit if you were offered an internship.
- A minimum commitment of 2-3 full days per week is required
- The internship program’s hours are 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday
An ideal candidate will:
- Looking for a student in majoring in Merchandising or Visual Merchandising
- Proficient in Excel, Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Analytical, task oriented, driven, and professional
Application deadlines are as follows:
Spring (January through May): Monday, December 5th
Summer (May through September): Monday, April 4th
Fall (September through December): Monday, July 4th
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet
