Intern: Outlet

Job Number: 23887

Position Title: Intern

Community / Marketing Title: Intern: Outlet

Internal Description:

KnitWell Group – 2025 Summer Internship Program 

Outlet Merchandising and Product Development Internship - Talbots 

The Merchandising Rotational intern will spend 4.5 weeks each in the following departments: Merchandising and Product Development. 

Internship Details 

Merchandising/Buying: 

• Assist the team in weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting, analyzing performance, and business trends. 

• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure accurate product representation for photo shoots and floor sets. 

• Monitor and track purchase orders and inventory through receipt conciliation. 

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, shop competition and visit Talbots Outlet stores. 

• Assist with sample organization for current business needs as well as future assortments 

• Observe/understand the day-to-day responsibilities of the Merchant Team and how we work cross functionally with Planning, Marketing, Product Development, etc. 

• Observe Line Building process and the various milestone meetings, starting from Color / Concept to Assortment Reviews. 

Product Development: 

• Enter raw material information in company database for both trin and fabric. 

• Assist in creation/ tech pack update management in WebPDM. 

• Create and maintain bill of materials (BOM) including primary fabric, color and trim details 

• Organize and maintain fabric and trim library 

• Track samples and mock-ups timelines/deadlines. Execution with overseas partners. 

• Unpack, hang and check samples for review with balance of the team. 

• Organize daily mail submits 

• Assist in building CFT charts and stamp reports 

• Attend weekly fittings with the cross-functional team. 

Internship Qualifications 

• Authentic, curious, and passionate 

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program 

• Proficient with Microsoft office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Detail oriented 

• Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and creatively 

Program Details 

The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2025 and 2026 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project.   

The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr.  

KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location.   

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.  

Applicant Requirements 

• Junior or senior (Class of 2025 and 2026) 

• Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications) 

• Available June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025  

City: Hingham

State: Massachusetts

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. Talbots will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US