TITLE: Summer 2026 Internship - Merchandising (Pittsburgh, PA)

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Merchandising Intern at AEO, Inc. you will be partnered with a Merchant in either of our two brands and spend 10 weeks learning what it takes to create, edit and produce the assortment that ends up in stores. Merchants act as the hub of the wheel and project manage an assortment from initial concept, through design, onto production and ultimately into our customers’ shopping bags. This role requires not only a passion for retail and trend, but also a very strong analytical and business acumen. If you love trends, but have a passion for business, this is the role for you.

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

Interns will be placed in Merchandising within a specific brand/product category  On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor Classroom learning  Individual and group projects incorporating both product and financials  Roundtables with top level executives  Bi-weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program  Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY to get to know the cities that AEO loves to call home! Opportunity for a full time offer into the Assistant Merchant Training Program after successful completion of the 10 week internship program

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Students are eligible after they have completed their junior year at a 4 year college or university  Preferred majors include a Business Related Degree   Minimum 3.0 GPA required  Required to complete a project during the interview process  Required to pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during interview process  Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands  Understanding of trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer  Strong business acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience  Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, specifically Excel  Interns are expected to be local to the AEO Home Office in Pittsburgh, PA for the duration of the 10 week internship

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location. Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits. Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.  For additional information, please click here. AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.