Merchandising Intern

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.

We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.

The Merchandising Intern will gain hands-on experience across Peter Millar’s Direct-to-Consumer, Golf, Specialty, and Large Specialty Retail channels. This role provides exposure to product performance analysis, category trend evaluation, and identification of business opportunities. Positioned at the intersection of commercial strategy and creative execution, the intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support merchandising initiatives that drive brand growth and market impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect and organize sales and booking data to support seasonal line architecture development.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Planning, Creative, Marketing, and Design teams; prepare merchandising contributions and document key takeaways.
• Observe and assist with selling analysis; take detailed notes and share insights with cross-functional partners, including Wholesale Sales.
• Support deep-dive product and category analysis across channels to identify commercial opportunities; compile relevant information and imagery for merchandising initiatives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to interpret data and identify trends to support merchandising decisions.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains accuracy in reporting, documentation, and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal skills for sharing insights and meeting notes.
• Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and contributing to projects.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Interest in apparel brands and the business of fashion.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Coursework or experience in merchandising, retail, or related fields preferred.

Internship Program Overview:
This is a paid, in-person internship based in our Raleigh or Durham offices, running from May 18 through August 7, 2026. Interns are paid $18.25 per hour and will gain hands-on experience by being fully integrated into their respective teams. Throughout the internship, participants will complete a capstone project, collaborate cross-functionally, connect with company leaders and executives, and participate in intern lunch-and-learns and other professional development opportunities.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!