KHAITE Visual Merchandising 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 Visual Merchandising team in executing seasonal store updates, window installations, and in-store merchandising initiatives.
• Assist in preparing visual merchandising guidelines, floor plans, product stories, and presentation materials for retail locations.
• Help coordinate product pulls, styling requests, and inventory organization for store launches and visual updates.
• Conduct store visits and provide feedback on visual standards, product presentation, and merchandising opportunities.
• Support the preparation and execution of special events, activations, and retail experiences to ensure a cohesive brand presentation.
• Research luxury retail trends, competitor environments, and visual storytelling techniques to inform and inspire future merchandising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Prior internship or work experience in visual merchandising, retail, or merchandising; luxury experience is preferred.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for luxury retail and visual merchandising.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the Google Suite.
• 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 or work experience in visual merchandising, retail, or merchandising; luxury experience is preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.

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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