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Merchandising Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyPlanetArt
LocationWoodridge
Work ModeRemote
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Merchandising Intern, you will analyze and optimize merchandising performance and develop comprehensive reports on sales performance. You will also work on product filters, tagging, and optimizing merchandise placement to improve customer navigation.
Internship Type
temporary
Company Size
833
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more. At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement. Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work. Learn more about PlanetArt and current career opportunities by visiting us at www.planetart.com/jobs.
About the Role

Description:

As a Merchandising Intern,   you will collaborate with an experienced Merchandising and Design team to analyze and optimize merchandising performance across our personalized products platform. You will work closely with senior merchandising professionals to assess product effectiveness and develop comprehensive merchandising reports on sales performance. Your role will also include working on product filters an tagging, and optimizing merchandise placement on site pages to improve customer navigation and product discoverability.

Our internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week, typically between 8 AM-5 PM. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the workday. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for the Merchandising Intern role located in Woodridge, IL.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Reporting & analytics across a range of categories and products
  • Quality Assurance & Site Optimization
  • PID rationalization
  • Product Filters & Tagging
  • Pricing Support

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Business or Merchandising, or a related field, with an expected graduation conferral date between May-June 2026.
  • Able to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the course of a 10 to 12-week summer internship between May through September 2026.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrates initiative, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position is $20.00 an hour.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
  • Position requires regular, continuous use of a computer.
  • Position requires regular sitting and standing and walking.
  • Position requires regular interaction with team members through in-person meetings, phone calls, video conferencing, or email.
  • This is a hybrid position. Candidates are expected in the office M, T & Th with optional work from home days Wednesday & Friday.
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationMerchandisingDesignSales PerformanceQuality AssuranceSite OptimizationProduct FiltersTagging
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