Merchandising Intern - Internal Opportunity

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel, and leather goods, and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand reimagining a category and welcoming both first-time boot buyers and seasoned western enthusiasts alike. 

The Internship Program at Tecovas is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to expand their skill set and put action to key learnings. As a key part of our mission of growth and development here at Tecovas, we want to showcase how we strive to make our employee and customer experience better than anywhere else. This is a meaningful opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a quickly growing and highly collaborative company.

Tecovas is looking for a Merchandising Intern to be ingrained in our Concept-to-Customer (C2C) process, with a specific focus on Men's Apparel. Reporting directly to the Sr Merchandising Manager, Men’s, you will support the team through major product milestones, from hindsighting and trend research to prototype reviews and line freezes. As the Merchandising Intern, you will be in the trenches with the merchandising team, gaining transferable career skills, and a deep understanding of how a product line comes to life. 

This position is based out of Austin, TX with regular in office attendance expected. Must be available for the full duration of the internship (12 weeks).

Please note that this internship opportunity is available only to current and active Tecovas employees. If you are not a Tecovas employee, you will not be considered for this position.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct trend and competitive research to inform future season strategies.
• Perform hindsight analysis, digging into historical sales performance to guide product decisions.
• Support the creation of product briefs, especially by providing competitive landscape research.
• Assist in preparing for major go-to-market milestones, including line freezes, internal prototype reviews, and design reviews.
• Help prep for working sessions with cross-functional teams to decide on materials, colors, and silhouettes that bring our designs to life.
• Gain a working knowledge of the full merchandising and go-to-market process

Experience we’re looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree, with a preference for a fashion or merchandising background
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and synthesize data to create a clear and compelling story.
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in-person presentations

What you bring to the table:

• A strong desire to learn and a genuine interest in fashion and product merchandising.
• You are ambitious, driven, and motivated to make an impact.
• You enjoy collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• You are accountable and willing to take ownership of your work, completing it with thought and effort.

Requirements

• Must be located in the Austin, TX area 
• Must be available to work up to 32 hours per week, Monday - Friday (between the hours of 8AM-5PM CST)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly 
• Internship program culminates with a presentation to our leadership team  summarizing your experience at Tecovas with key takeaways and feedback regarding the program. 

Internship Perks: 

• Competitive hourly rate - starting at $18/hour; The actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Daily lunch stipend
• Gain more insight and professional experience into the departments that help a direct-to-consumer retail organization succeed

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

 Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.