Merchandising Intern at Hanna Andersson in Portland, OR

Summary: Hanna Andersson is a premier kids and baby clothing brand based in Portland, Oregon, focused on quality and sustainability. The Merchandising Intern will gain hands-on experience in sample management, product review meetings, and cross-functional partnerships while contributing to business reporting and collaboration opportunities. Responsibilities: - Participate in sample management activities, including photographing, bagging, stickering, tagging, and submitting Top of Production samples to the appropriate portals - Attend fittings and gain exposure to product review and decision-making processes - Take notes during Line Adopt sessions and maintain accurate updates in Airtable - Support weekly business review preparation, including updating decks and, when appropriate, reporting out - Gain exposure to merchandising briefs, product collaboration concepts, and the go-to-market process - Learn and use PLM systems, including Kubix and Airtable, for attribute updates, MSRP updates, and workflow updates - Contribute to the development of a property and partnership library that documents past partnerships and identifies future collaboration opportunities - Research brands, properties, and market opportunities to help evaluate potential collaborations based on brand fit, audience alignment, cultural relevance, seasonal relevance, trends, and business rationale - Help organize findings into a cross-functional reference tool and final presentation deck - Participate in weekly team touch bases and cross-functional meetings to build understanding of how merchandising partners across the business - Assist with ad hoc merchandising projects during go-to-market, including deck updates, sample pulls, one-pagers, and other project needs as they arise - Participate in informational interviews and learning sessions to build broader understanding of the business and how cross-functional teams work together - Present a final summary of project work, insights, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Fashion, Product Development, Communications, or a related field - 0-1 years (internship, coursework, or volunteer work in related fields is a plus) - Interest in merchandising, brand partnerships, product strategy, and consumer trends - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Comfort working with presentations, spreadsheets, and organizational tools - Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and identify patterns or insights - Ability to learn quickly and apply feedback in a fast-paced environment - Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite - Must be 18 years or older - Must be based in the Greater Portland area (hybrid in-office requirement) Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Airtable or PLM systems is a plus - Interest in trend research, licensing, wholesale, or collaboration strategy is a plus - Openness to learning new tools and technologies, including AI, with an interest in how they can thoughtfully support efficiency, insight, and innovation Required Skills: Merchandising, Product strategy, Research skills Important Skills: Airtable, PLM systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Nice-to-Have Skills: Creative thinking