Intern- Technology & AI Innovation (Digital… at Catalyst… · Dallas

Summary: Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an AI Innovation Intern to join their Technology & Digital Experience team, focusing on enhancing customer engagement through artificial intelligence across their retail brands. The intern will collaborate with various teams to research, prototype, and implement AI solutions that improve customer journeys and support internal efficiency. Responsibilities: - Assist in identifying opportunities to apply AI to improve digital experience across our brand portfolio, including personalization, search, product discovery, customer service, and content creation - Support the development and testing of AI-powered tools, such as chatbots, recommendation engines, workflow automations, and generative AI solutions - Conduct research on AI trends, emerging tools, and competitors to help inform digital strategy - Partner with Digital Experience, Marketing, UX/UI, and e-commerce teams to understand brand-specific needs and propose data-driven improvements - Help evaluate the performance of AI features using analytics dashboards and user feedback - Document findings, create presentations, and share insights with key internal partners - Participate in brainstorm sessions to generate new ideas for enhancing customer interaction across websites, apps, and social platforms Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Digital Marketing, UX/UI, or a related field (all majors welcome with demonstrated interest in tech) - Interest in or foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, including machine learning, large language models, or generative AI - Curiosity about digital experience trends and how technology shapes customer behavior - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw insights - Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across departments - Self‑motivated, creative, and eager to learn new technologies quickly - Must be available June 1st - August 7th 2026 for 40/hours per week - Adhere to regular in-office presence, including engaging in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration - Must have authorization to work in the United States - Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards - Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company's policy - Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day - Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day - Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods - Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level TBD based on role (carrying equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.) Required Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Important Skills: Data Analysis, Digital Marketing Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Self-Motivated