About the role#
As a Concept Design & Integration / Visual Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the development of innovative merchandising concepts and visual experiences. You will work alongside Store Merchandising professionals and cross-functional partners to explore how design, product presentation, space, and customer experience create retail environments. This 10-week summer program focuses on translating creative concepts and business strategies into solutions for the in-store experience.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of visual merchandising concepts and innovative store experiences.
- Collaborate with partners across Store Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Design, and Space Planning.
- Evaluate store environments to identify opportunities for improved visual consistency, navigation, and product storytelling.
- Develop visual concepts, presentations, mockups, and other materials to communicate design ideas.
- Conduct research and analyze retail, customer, and design trends to inform your work.
- Balance creative concepts with operational feasibility and business requirements.
- Receive feedback from stakeholders and incorporate insights into your designs.
- Learn how retail concepts move from initial ideas through development and in-store execution.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
- Preferred: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design and visualization tools.
- Preferred: Experience developing presentations, renderings, mockups, or prototypes through academic or professional projects.
- Preferred: A portfolio or examples of relevant design work.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site at the Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a home improvement retailer founded in 1921. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates more than 2,200 hardware and home improvement stores. It serves approximately 20 million customers each week. The organization focuses on home and garden products, DIY projects, and community initiatives related to housing.
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