Merchandising Internship - Summer 2026 Job at Randa Corp, Des Plaines, IL

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  • Randa Corp
  • Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $20.00 Per Hour

Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Schedule: In-Office, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 30-minute lunch every day

Location: Randa Accessories - Chicago, IL

Who is Randa Apparel & Accessories?

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

A global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is one of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

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Overview:

In this 10-week specialized program, you will work in our Merchandising division. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and will be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses.

Merchandising Intern Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to develop the seasonal product line that addresses customer needs and specific brand visions.
  • Reviewing selling reports and shopping the competitive retail landscape to identify white space opportunities and bring new product ideas to fruition.
  • Assisting with/ line sheet and sample preparation for customer and licensor meetings
  • Entering specs into our Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) System to keep track of samples, costing, and adoption of new styles.
  • Checking in and organizing development samples from the factories
  • Working with/ International suppliers directly through daily email communication

Project

Interns will be assigned a group project and a mentor to help provide coaching & support throughout the project. The project will be presented in the final week to various leaders within the organization. The goal is to research and present a solution or recommendation based on white space within the company. This will give interns an opportunity to work with cross-functional departments and individuals across our multiple locations to put together a solution to create a positive change.

Qualifications:

  • Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday
  • Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks)
  • Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of cross-functional alignment
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
  • Looking to gain hands-on experience

Click HERE to learn more about our internship program!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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