Buying Intern- Kidswear (6-Month Full-Time Internship)
Buying Intern- Kidswear (6-Month Full-Time Internship)
Ounass- Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for a curious and motivated Buying Intern to join our Kids Buying team at Ounass.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury fashion buying and learn how a Kids assortment is developed, managed and presented to customers.
Working closely with the Buying team and colleagues across Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing, you will support the day-to-day activities behind our Kids category. From researching trends and organising product information to supporting seasonal launches, you will help bring a considered and inspiring selection of luxury products to our digital platforms.
What You'll Be Doing
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury fashion buying and learn how a Kids assortment is developed, managed and presented to customers.
Working closely with the Buying team and colleagues across Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing, you will support the day-to-day activities behind our Kids category. From researching trends and organising product information to supporting seasonal launches, you will help bring a considered and inspiring selection of luxury products to our digital platforms.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the Kids Buying team with the day-to-day administration and coordination of the category.
- Assist with product set-up, ensuring product details, pricing, imagery and other information are accurate and complete.
- Help maintain product and brand information across internal systems and trackers.
- Support the preparation of seasonal range reviews, buying meetings and category presentations.
- Research kidswear trends, brands, collections and market activity to help inform the assortment.
- Help track samples, product deliveries and launch timelines, following up with internal teams and brand partners as needed.
- Coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, Creative, Marketing and Operations teams to support the smooth launch of products and campaigns.
- Assist with competitor and market research, sharing relevant observations and findings with the team.
- Support the organisation and maintenance of product samples and showroom materials.
- Help monitor category performance and compile reports, product updates and other relevant information.
- Contribute ideas and support projects that enhance the Kids customer experience and category proposition.
- Ensure all work is completed accurately, with strong attention to detail and within agreed deadlines.
- Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Fashion, Business, Buying, Merchandising or a related field.
- A genuine interest in luxury fashion and a curiosity about the Kids category.
- Awareness of kidswear brands, products and emerging trends is an advantage.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling product information and data.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and digital systems, with a willingness to learn new tools.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to ask questions and take ownership of tasks.
- A collaborative team member who enjoys working with colleagues across different functions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond positively to changing priorities.
- Previous internship or work experience in fashion retail, buying or merchandising is helpful but not essential.
- Gain practical experience of luxury fashion buying within a leading digital retailer.
- Learn how a Kids assortment is researched, selected, planned and launched across digital platforms.
- Build your understanding of product, brand and market trends across the Kids category.
- Work alongside experienced Buying, Merchandising, Planning, Creative and Marketing teams.
- Develop valuable skills in product administration, market research, reporting and cross-functional coordination.
- See how your contribution supports the customer experience and the growth of the Ounass Kids proposition.
- Bring your ideas and curiosity to a collaborative, fast-moving environment and take an important first step in your fashion career.
