Intern - Factory Merchandising at J.Crew in New York, NY

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

Summer 2026 Internship: Be a Part of the J.Crew, Madewell, & J.Crew Factory Team

Are you ready to shape the future of retail and gain hands-on experience from one of America’s most iconic retail groups? Join us for a 10-week summer internship at J.Crew Group in New York City, where you’ll gain unparalleled insight into how we build meaningful, lasting connections with customers while delivering quality, timeless style.

As an intern, you’ll play an active role in day-to-day projects, collaborate across teams, and gain valuable exposure to our leaders— from fellow interns to the executive team. At our Brookfield Place HQ, you’ll experience the energy of working in a dynamic space where merchandising, planning & allocation, design, marketing, and sourcing come together to create what’s next. Please see the overviews below for the departments participating in our amazing internship program!

What to Expect:

• Immersive Learning: Engage in real-world projects and develop a hands-on understanding of the product lifecycle and the retail landscape. From ideation to production, experience the full journey of our collections.
• Exciting Programming: Take part in volunteer days, a speaker series, and group projects. Enjoy access to networking and mentoring opportunities designed to help you thrive.
• NYC Culture: Take advantage of Summer Fridays—laptops close at 1:00 pm to let you soak up everything the city has to offer!

Qualifications:

• Who You Are: A current student pursuing a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027. A product driven individual, ideally experienced in retail, production, or similar fields. Must be a JCG (J.Crew, Madewell, J.Crew Factory) brand enthusiast with a strong understanding of the brands’ values and personalities.
• Location & Schedule: Available to work on a hybrid basis (minimum of 3 days a week onsite) in NYC from June 1 to August 7, 2026.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication abilities, and an analytical mindset. Above all, an eagerness to learn!

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.