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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art · 1 day ago

2026 Retail Merchandising and Product Development Intern: Summer

Bentonville, AR

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$12/hr - $14/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a public non-profit charitable organization dedicated to celebrating the American spirit through art. The Retail Merchandising and Product Development Intern will assist in growing the museum's custom print program and branded products while gaining hands-on experience in retail strategies and product development.

AssociationLifestyleMuseums and Historical Sites

Responsibilities

Assess Retail Pricing Strategy

Review Good/Better/Best in each category of our assortment

Identify areas of opportunity – where we are not holding enough of a particular price point, or conversely, we are holding too much of a price point

Research assortments from other Museum shops to compare against

E-commerce (Shopify) Support

Assess the extended assortment possibilities for our E-comm store

Update the online store with new products, collections, and relevant content

Assist in building and curating product collections that align with seasonal and promotional strategies

Collaborate with the Buyer and Associate Buyer to maintain accurate and effective product tagging and metadata

Support ongoing website maintenance and troubleshooting as needed

Store Merchandising Map

Assist with maintaining and updating the store merchandising map to reflect current product placements and seasonal layouts

Collaborate with the retail team to ensure the map supports storytelling, sales goals, and visual consistency

Develop retails sales per square footage guidelines

Product Development

Assist in product research, trend analysis, and sourcing materials

Support the buyer and design teams during product testing, sampling, and evaluation phases

Help track feedback and revisions throughout the development process

Contribute ideas aligned with market trends and brand identity

Document key steps and learnings to support future product planning

School Programs Swag Bags

Finalize a swag bag project started by a previous intern for school programs

Coordinate with the School Programs Manager and Retail team for ordering, approvals, and delivery

Ensure accurate inventory, branding, and assembly of swag bags

Qualification

E-commerce (Shopify)Retail MerchandisingProduct DevelopmentVisual MerchandisingTrend AnalysisInventory ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Required

Must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the last three years

Must submit a resume AND cover letter to be considered for this opportunity

Must answer specific questions in the cover letter regarding interest in retail merchandising and product development, staying informed about retail trends, and balancing creativity with sales goals