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About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

Our 10-week Gap Inc. Summer Internship Program offers meaningful work experiences across various business areas, allowing you to deepen your functional knowledge and immerse yourself in the fast-paced retail industry. You’ll work on projects that directly impact our bottom line and present your work to senior management, while also participating in company events like executive speaker series and off-site activities. Upon completion of the internship, successful interns will be well-positioned for full time roles after they graduate.

Our Merchandising Intern will get exposure to the merchant role at a global vertical retailer. You will work on a merchandising team within a specific Gap department and will participate in key milestone meetings and support projects to drive the business. Past projects include identifying white space in the market for potential opportunities, running a competitive analysis on product assortment and pricing and competitive shopping with merchant teams for research and inspiration. 

Salary Range: $32.00 - $34.00 Per Hour

Application acceptance will close at 11:59 pm PST on Friday, October 4, 2024

What You'll Do

• Support merchant teams in key projects throughout the summer, and actively participate in presentations to senior leadership based on findings  

• Monitor trend reporting, social channels, blogs and magazines to identify trends based on category and project needs  

• Create mood/inspiration boards with pictures and product inspiration to support project presentations & category needs.  

• Shop the competition online & in stores to collect data points on a variety of business needs by category. These needs include data on price points, customer trends, style count in store & online, promotional activity, customer profiles & target customer, flow strategies, & product performance.  

• Maintain, create, and understand weekly & monthly reports and tools used by merchant teams to understand category performance and participate in conversations and ideas to drive the business.  

• Collaborate cross functionally with key business partners to achieve goals 

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in progress.

• Must be in your Junior academic year graduating in December 2025 and Spring 2026

• Ability to work Monday – Friday from mid-June to mid-August

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities to identify patterns, build strategy & drive results

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn technical applications, terminology, and processes quickly 

• Passion for retail with a strong trend point of view and customer obsession. Retail experience preferred, but not required. 

• Ability to share information to an audience with effective oral and written communication utilizing various forms of media (PowerPoint, Pinterest, mood/inspiration boards).  

• Attention to detail and an ability to work with raw data to understand customer priorities  

• Self-starter attitude with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment   

• Strong intellectual curiosity & seeks out new ways of learning in complex situations 

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to upload your resume in PDF format when applying to this role. (Eg: LastNameFirstName Resume)_

Use the same email address throughout our process - from applying to the role to taking the online assessment.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*

• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*

• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*

• Employee stock purchase plan.*

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*

• See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

US Candidates

Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.