Merchandising Intern

Company Description Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology is the first complete design-focused university in the region, offering eighteen departments across fields such as Product Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design & Multimedia, Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Dance, and Music. Established in 2003 under the Shanto-Mariam Foundation, the university was created to expand job-oriented, creative, and cultural education in the country. It now operates under the Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology Trust and delivers academic programs through five faculties: Engineering & Technology, Design & Technology, Business, Humanities & Social Science, and Fine & Performing Arts. Graduates, especially from the Faculty of Design & Technology, are successfully contributing to local and international organizations, including fashion houses and sectors such as ready-made garments, IT, real estate, media, and advertising. The university maintains strong industry connections and emphasizes practical, career-focused learning for creative professionals.

Role Description The Merchandising Intern will support the merchandising team in day-to-day activities related to product planning, coordination, and presentation. This internship role is on-site and based in Tongi, providing hands-on exposure to merchandising operations within a creative and design-oriented environment. Responsibilities may include assisting with sample tracking, organizing product information, preparing basic reports, and helping coordinate communication between design, production, and marketing units. The intern will also support data entry, maintain merchandising documentation, and contribute to visual and promotional preparations as needed. This role is designed to help individuals build practical merchandising experience while learning from experienced professionals in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge or coursework in merchandising, fashion design, product design, or related creative disciplines.
• Basic skills in data organization and documentation, including use of spreadsheets or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes and timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated interest in the apparel, fashion, or creative industries, with willingness to learn merchandising practices.
• Ability to work on-site in Tongi and manage tasks in a dynamic academic and industry-linked environment.
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a relevant diploma or undergraduate program is preferred.