About the role#
KHAITE is seeking a Buying & Planning Intern to join our team for the Spring 2027 semester. This role supports both the Buying and Planning departments from our New York City headquarters. Please note that this is an unpaid internship intended for college credit.
What you'll do#
- Support the Buying team with daily administrative tasks, including maintaining assortment tools, tracking purchase orders, and reporting.
- Assist in analyzing weekly sales performance, inventory levels, and sell-through to help identify business opportunities.
- Prepare product recaps, assortment presentations, and materials for market meetings.
- Manage sample organization, product cataloging, and showroom preparation for seasonal buys.
- Partner with cross-functional teams such as Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Retail to support seasonal assortments.
- Conduct competitive market research and trend analysis to provide insights on product, pricing, and the retail market.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program, preferably in Fashion Buying, Merchandising, or Business.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with retail math is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- A passion for luxury fashion and a keen eye for product and trends.
- Prior internship experience in fashion merchandising is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, unpaid internship.
About KHAITE
KHAITE designs womenswear and accessories. The brand focuses on contrasts by balancing masculine and feminine elements. Catherine Holstein founded the company in 2016. It operates out of New York and employs approximately 260 people.
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