Converse Merchandising Graduate Internship

About Converse

Converse is a brand built around exploring potential, breaking barriers and pushing the edges of what can be. It looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create, and its culture values diversity and rewards imagination. At Converse, each person brings their skills and passion to a changing world and helps make things better as part of a team.

Who You'll Work With

The Global Merchandising Footwear team turns product strategy into experiences for Converse consumers around the world. This role reports to the Director of Global Merchandising, Chuck Taylor, and works closely with Global Product Management, Marketing, Planning, Channel Merchandising and Marketplace teams. It also keeps strong alignment with the Mens/Unisex and Womens footwear businesses.

Who We Are Looking For

Converse is looking for a consumer-focused Merchandising Graduate Intern who cares about product and is curious about culture. You pay attention to how people move, express themselves and engage with the world, whether the product is footwear, apparel, furniture, toys or anything else designed with intent.

You combine instinct with analysis, using data, marketplace insights and consumer behavior to guide decisions and find growth. You do well in fast-moving environments, handle ambiguity with confidence and build strong partnerships across functions. You are a collaborative problem solver who leads through influence, takes accountability and approaches every challenge with a learner's mindset.

What You'll Work On

As a Merchandising Graduate Intern, you will work with your team to drive seasonal and long-range merchandising strategies. You will connect consumer insights, marketplace opportunities and business priorities to create meaningful growth.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with global line planning, assortment architecture and seasonal merchandising strategy
• Influence product creation decisions using consumer insights, marketplace trends and business opportunities
• Partner with Design, Product Creation, Planning and Marketing to define category strategy and future growth plans
• Analyze performance, trends, competition, margin, lifecycle and flow to find opportunities and guide decisions
• Manage seasonal line plans, product tools and system accuracy across multiple seasons
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to keep teams aligned at key milestones and decision points
• Support sample management, showroom setup and product storytelling through presentations

This is a paid internship with relocation assistance.