KHAITE Buying and Planning Intern

About KHAITE

Founded in New York in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, KHAITE is a luxury womenswear brand distinguished by its interplay of strength and softness, structure and fluidity. Its ready-to-wear, leather goods and footwear reinterpret American dressing through refined materials, precise silhouettes and a distinctive balance of ease and sensuality. As an employer, KHAITE connects creative vision with the disciplines of product development, merchandising, retail and business operations. The brand offers a compelling setting for professionals drawn to contemporary luxury, where craftsmanship, attention to detail and a coherent aesthetic identity underpin the work of building an internationally recognised fashion house.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team with daily administrative tasks, including maintaining assortment tools, tracking purchase orders, and preparing reports.
• Assist with analysis of weekly sales performance, inventory levels, and sell-through to help identify business opportunities.
• Prepare product recaps, assortment presentations, and market meeting materials for internal reviews.
• Help organize samples, catalog products, and prepare the showroom during market appointments and seasonal buys.
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Retail teams to support execution of seasonal assortments.
• Conduct competitive market research and trend analysis to provide insights on product assortment, pricing, and the luxury retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for luxury fashion, a keen eye for product and trends, and eagerness to immerse in the fashion industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills; familiarity with retail math is a plus.
• Prior internship experience in fashion merchandising is preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Skills

Experience

Prior internship experience in fashion merchandising is preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Culture

KHAITE’s professional environment reflects its New York identity and distinctive approach to luxury, balancing creative confidence with understated sophistication. Its emphasis on exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and precise design creates a shared focus on quality and a coherent creative vision.

About Cerulean

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