Intern- Technology & AI Innovation (AI Engineering)

Overview

Join our Technology & Digital Experience team for a high-impact internship focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate customer engagement across six iconic retail brands. This role is ideal for a curious, innovative, and tech-minded student excited to explore how AI can transform digital experiences in fashion, retail, and e-commerce. As an AI Innovation Intern, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, prototype, and implement AI-powered solutions that improve customer journeys, personalize experiences, and support internal efficiency. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-level digital products and real-world applications of modern AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying opportunities to apply AI to improve digital experience across our brand portfolio, including personalization, search, product discovery, customer service, and content creation.
• Support the development and testing of AI-powered tools, such as chatbots, recommendation engines, workflow automations, and generative AI solutions.
• Conduct research on AI trends, emerging tools, and competitors to help inform digital strategy.
• Partner with Digital Experience, Marketing, UX/UI, and e-commerce teams to understand brand-specific needs and propose data-driven improvements.
• Help evaluate the performance of AI features using analytics dashboards and user feedback.
• Document findings, create presentations, and share insights with key internal partners.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions to generate new ideas for enhancing customer interaction across websites, apps, and social platforms.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Digital Marketing, UX/UI, or a related field (all majors welcome with demonstrated interest in tech)
• Interest in or foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, including machine learning, large language models, or generative AI.
• Curiosity about digital experience trends and how technology shapes customer behavior.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw insights.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across departments.
• Self‑motivated, creative, and eager to learn new technologies quickly.
• Must be available June 1st - August 7th 2026 for 40/hours per week.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including engaging in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration.
• Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company’s policy.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level
• TBD based on role (carrying equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.)
  
  

EEOC Statement: Catalyst Brands LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals in the job application and interview process. Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and applicable state disability laws, it is the policy of SPARC to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.

Pay Range

USD $24.00 - USD $32.19 /Hr.