Buying/Merchandising Intern - Summer 2027

ABOUT ARHAUS

Arhaus is a luxury retail furniture company founded in 1986 with a mission to create beautiful, handcrafted pieces built to last. We partner with artisans around the globe to bring one-of-a-kind designs to life - from rug weavers in India to woodworkers in Italy and Mexico. Sustainability drives everything we do, using reclaimed and recycled materials to give new purpose to what might otherwise be discarded. At Arhaus, you’ll be part of a company that values creativity, inclusion, and innovation, where every voice has a seat at the table.

Headquartered just outside of Cleveland in Boston Heights, OH, Arhaus went public in 2021. The brand has been on a high-growth trajectory over the past five years and now has over 100+ showrooms nationwide. Learn more about life at Arhaus here.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Time Commitment: Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Internship Duration: June - August 2027
• Pay: $16/hr
• Location: Boston Heights, OH (required on-site)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

During the Buying/Merchandising internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a member of our Buying team within the Furniture/Wood category. Reporting to a Buying Leader, you’ll be directly involved in the buying process – driving business strategies, working on seasonal line plans, conducting competitor and sales analyses, and assisting with product launches and store communication. This role will give you exposure to multiple parts of the business as you collaborate cross-functionally with product development, planning, industrial design, sourcing, marketing, and store operations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting Buyers with tasks such as SKU creation and maintenance
• Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market
• PIM (product information) maintenance
• Product Launch / Store Product Request Maintenance
• Manage time sensitive deliveries of sample and stock product need at Marketing Photo Shoots and Mock Store reviews
• Partner with Buyers on special projects as needed. Competitor Recaps, Assortment Board Creation, etc.
• Assist in coordinating specific tasks related to Store Opening process

Key Fundamental Skill Sets

• Hold oneself accountable for meeting commitments and achieving objectives
• Eye for trend + understanding of Arhaus brand
• Support the team by creating an efficient and productive work flow between ideation and administration
• Seek and engage to learn about customer preferences and trends
• Ability to learn quickly and to retain information. Must be analytical and be able to comprehend how multiple systems interact
• High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Productivity and prioritization skills a must

Requirements:

• Has completed Sophomore year +
• Fashion Merchandising or adjacent major
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – emphasis on Excel & Outlook
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Prior experience in retail inventory software is a plus
• Customer Service or prior retail experience is a plus

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI CODE OF CONDUCT

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.