Retail Buying Intern
Balenciaga seeks a Retail Buying Intern in New York City — paid internship ($17/hr) supporting retail buyers with reporting, pricing and merchandising.
Overview
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion House known for its avant‑garde approach to couture and ready‑to‑wear. The brand is part of the Kering group and is recognized for boundary‑pushing design, material innovation, and a strong global retail presence. As an employer, Balenciaga positions itself as creative, fast‑paced and committed to cultivating commercial and creative talent within the Kering ecosystem.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Retail Buyers with reporting analysis and weekly selling reports.
- Execute corrective actions on stock allocations and transfers.
- Monitor and follow up on pricing and competitive market mapping.
- Compile seasonal Buy Books and organize seasonal product recaps.
- Prepare training guidelines and tools for retail store teams.
- Contribute to miscellaneous seasonal merchandising projects and provide administrative support.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and able to receive academic credit (mandatory).
- Merchandising or retail experience preferred.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Comfortable working with numerical data and product recaps.
- Problem‑solving aptitude and effective time management.
Skills
Experience
Merchandising experience is preferred; prior exposure to retail buying, merchandising, or analytical roles within fashion retail is advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in a college or university program and eligible to receive academic credit.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a creative, high‑performance environment that values innovation, commercial rigor and bold design thinking. The House emphasises professional development and advancement within the Kering group and maintains a clear commitment to diversity and equal opportunity across its workforce.