Intern - Design Merchandising, Apparel - NYC - Full-time

pstrongspanABOUT STEVE MADDEN/span/strong/p pspanFrom a small Queens factory to a global fashion powerhouse, Steve Madden has always been about pushing boundaries. We don’t just follow trends—we set them. Our culture is fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial, powered by bold ideas and the people who bring them to life. If you’re ready to dive into the fashion industry, learn from the best, and make real contributions, this is the place for you./span/p p /p pstrongspanSUMMER INTERNSHIP/span/strong/p pspanOur Summer Internship runs for 10 weeks, strongfrom June 8supth/sup to August 14supth/sup, 2026/strong. Get hands-on experience at one of the most iconic fashion brands. This program is designed to give you real-world exposure, meaningful projects, and a front-row seat to how we create, market, and sell the trends of tomorrow. /span/p pemspanNote:/span/emspan All interns must be present for the full 10-week duration. This is a paid internship at $strong17.00/strong an hour. All interns are responsible for all housing and travel./span/p p /p pstrongspanWHAT YOU’LL DO:/span/strong/p ul lispanAssist in seasonal development from concept to development: Mood boards, sketches, research on emerging trends, fabrics and color palettes under the guidance of senior designers/span/li lispanHelp to prepare presentation materials for design reviews including organizing design boards, updating line sheets and concept decks/span/li lispanCollaborate with cross functional teams including tech, merchandising and production by attending fittings, production reviews, and assortment reviews/span/li /ul pstrongspanWHO YOU ARE:/span/strong/p ul lispanA passionate, driven student or recent grad eager to learn./span/li lispanA team player with a creative mindset and strong attention to detail./span/li lispanA self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment./span/li /ul pstrongspanPERKS amp; BENEFITS:/span/strong/p ul lispanMentorship from industry pros./span/li lispanNetworking opportunities with leaders and peers./span/li lispanExclusive behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry./span/li lispan40% off house brands: Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson /span/li /ul pspan /span/p pspanJoin us for a summer of style, creativity, and hands-on learning. Apply now and make your mark at Steve Madden!/span/p pspan /span/p