Authentic Brands Group
Product Development and Merchandising Spring Intern
Authentic Brands Group, New York, NY, United States
Who We Are
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world's largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do:
The Merchandising Spring (January - April) Intern willacquire hands-on experience in bringing a brand to life. The Authentic Merchandising team oversees all phases of product development from concept state to production for respective product categories. As an intern on our team, you'll learn the ins, outs, and nuts and bolts of what it takes to ensure products developed are in line with the brands product strategy, contractual definitions and aesthetic.
What You'll Be Working On:
Primary Location Salary Range:
The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York, NY, is $17.
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York, NY, is $20.
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com
To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here:
https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world's largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do:
The Merchandising Spring (January - April) Intern willacquire hands-on experience in bringing a brand to life. The Authentic Merchandising team oversees all phases of product development from concept state to production for respective product categories. As an intern on our team, you'll learn the ins, outs, and nuts and bolts of what it takes to ensure products developed are in line with the brands product strategy, contractual definitions and aesthetic.
What You'll Be Working On:
- Design and Development - Working with partners to design a cohesive assortment for brands within the Authentic portfolio.
- Designing a seasonal direction presentation for the upcoming year to send out to partners.
- Trend Forecasting; learning how to use WGSN.
- Learning the approval process and how to use our database.
- Executing quality control
- Currently enrolled university student in a fashion or marketing program
- Available to work up to 20 hours per week
- Able to work onsite in our NYC office
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
- Detail oriented
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
- Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks
Primary Location Salary Range:
The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York, NY, is $17.
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York, NY, is $20.
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com
To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here:
https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy