About the role#
As a Retail Category Management intern, you will join our Merchandising Development team in Redmond. You will help shape the in-store experience at partner retailers. This role focuses on the intersection of strategy, design, and consumer engagement for our hardware and software products.
What you'll do#
- Perform space planning, strategy, and fixture design.
- Manage projects related to manufacturing and permanent branding.
- Evaluate retail campaigns and brand positioning to improve the customer experience.
- Collaborate with internal teams on assortment planning and retail marketing initiatives.
- Analyze data to generate insights for future planogram recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation date between May 2027 and June 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Digital Retailing, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Solid understanding of marketing principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented approach to project management.
- Retail experience is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This internship is 100% on-site in Redmond, Washington.
- The term runs for 10 weeks during Summer 2027, from June 14 to August 20.
- This is a full-time, paid position at $30 per hour.
- Benefits include paid sick and holiday time, a local transit pass, and access to the onsite fitness center.
About Nintendo
Nintendo creates video games and entertainment products for a global audience. The company began in 1889 by producing playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo of America operates as a subsidiary based in Redmond, Washington, and was established in 1980. It currently employs over 7,000 people.
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