Summer 2027 Buying Intern

Dillard’s Buying/Design internship is a fully paid, fast-paced, competitive program designed to prepare talented & ambitious college students for a full-time position within Dillard's Buying/Design Team.

Program Details (The Specifics)

May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027

Two-week rotations through select Accessories, Home, and Menswear Buying & Design teams. This will focus on understanding the buying and design process, learning systems, area-specific projects, and job shadowing.

Training Workshops focused on gaining insight into Merchant/Store support areas to include Replenishment, Finance & Accounting, Distribution Centers & Logistics, Vendor Compliance, Store Planning & Construction, and Product Development & Design.

Networking opportunities and store visits with Senior Leaders.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data and reports, including sales, orders, sales to stock ratios and trends to determine courses of action based on analysis of brand performance.
• Manage Purchase Orders through style set up, order generation, and database management.
• Create assortment plans for stores based on sales plans.
• Analyze fashion trends and recommend future product purchases.
• Manage vendor performance in order to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze and recommend opportunities to expand existing brands and establish new brands.
• Review replenishment by door and maximize product performance and minimize liabilities.
• Develop relationships with vendors to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and recommend marketing and advertising proposals related to assigned brand(s).
• Professionally communicate with members within the organization and vendor partners.
• Organize and maintain sample development vaults/rooms based on team needs.
• Visit Dillard’s stores with buyers and executives to identify opportunities to support retail teams.

Desired Skills

• Interest and ability in analytical and financial skills.
• Previous internships and/or work experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate with others to achieve assigned goals.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Strong professional work ethics, assertiveness, and self-motivation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, & vendor partners, including at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Authorized to work in the United States and will not require authorization or sponsorship by Dillard’s for this position now or in the future.

Required Skills

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Emphasis in Business Management, Marketing, Finance or Fashion Merchandising preferred.
• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or higher).
• Prepared and ready to work full-time at the Little Rock, AR corporate office by the Program start date.