Merchandise Internship

Hasana, Inc.

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for hihh-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

Overview:

Hasana, Inc. is an accessible luxury brand. The spirit of the
collection features high-end men's and women's clothing and
accessories for timeless style. We provide custom, hand-made items
ranging from contemporary to classic. Each item purchased directly
benefits The Apareció Foundation and women's education.

Hasana, Inc. is seeking talented students in the Chicago Loop area for
a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the
job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion
industry.

Hasana, Inc. is committed to developing a fun and productive work
culture that is conducive to positive results!

We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and
imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and
genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on
our organization, its programs, and the community.


Please note that these unpaid internships are located in the Chicago
Loop.

Responsibilities include:

As Merchandise Intern for Hasana, Inc. you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester.  Our Merchandise team is looking for interns with the ability to interpret lifestyle and design trends into merchandising initiatives, make merchandising suggestions for each brand based on market needs and select colors and prints for seasonal presentations to accounts.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop CAD drawings for new style and color presentations for the Hasana, Inc. Brand.
Assist in development of Hasana, Inc. merchandising presentations to accounts.
Assist in analysis of retailer landscape and consumer information to support merchandising initiatives.
Assist in the preparation of color, print and trend boards.
Develop and present a Hasana, Inc. merchandising plan.
Be a part of the merchandising development process beginning from concept.


Qualifications:


A passion for women’s economic opportunities
Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally
Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks
Strong computer skills, PC/Mac with experience in Windows NT, Excel, PowerPoint,Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator and other applicable software
Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Assist in trend analysis, CAD development, and merchandising planning for fashion brand

Job title

Merchandise Intern

Experience level

student

Industry

fashion

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CADExcelPowerPointPhotoshopIllustrator

Preferred skills

market analysispresentation skills

Specializations

CADtrend analysismerchandising
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City