Merchandising Intern

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

At L.L.Bean, we’re not just about selling gear; we’re about inspiring and enabling people to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking up a mountain of data, paddling through event planning, or navigating the trails of hiring top talent, you’ll find your place here as a summer intern. Lace up your boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure like no other with L.L.Bean’s Summer Internship Program.

Participation in the 2027 Summer Internship Program requires working in person at one of our Maine office locations. This internship requires 32–36 hours per week, with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday.

• Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is 2 months and will run from June 1st to July 30th

• All interns are expected to be on-site within commuting distance from Freeport, ME for the full 2-month program

• Help your application stand out in this competitive program by sharing a blog, social media profile, website, portfolio, or relevant project that highlights your passion and interest in L.L.Bean.

As an intern in our Merchandising Department, you will be given specific projects to complete throughout the summer within your department and the results of your projects will have a direct impact on our company. Here’s a sample of some of the recent projects our interns have worked on:

• Retail-specific product analysis

• Conduct relevant market research/competitor analysis and share findings

• Optimization of Men’s pant size tiering

Looking forward, this summer’s intern may work on the following:

• Footwear branded optimization project and new store assortment opportunity analysis

• Support Men's and Women's apparel on a cross-functional merchandising project focused on understanding our target customer and identifying assortment growth opportunities.

• Attend milestone meetings, shadow merchandising-related functions, engage with sales reports and product data

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend relevant meetings that will drive work

• Work with various cross-functional partners on key projects

• Systems work to support Merchandising functions

Qualifications:  

• Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university degree program; Strong preference will be given to rising Juniors and Seniors

• Passion for retail combined with a strong desire to represent the L.L.Bean brand 

• Strong analytical, research, and demonstrated leadership skills 

• Flexibility and willingness to work where needed during the internship experience 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail 

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing data and presenting findings, Excel and PowerPoint 

• Curiosity, grit and a growth mindset 

Housing Stipend Eligibility: Interns who do not have access to housing within 50 miles of the Freeport Headquarters may be eligible to receive a housing stipend to help relieve travel or living costs for the summer. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to confirm eligibility and individual circumstances.

Health and Safety Requirement: Ensures compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations.  Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.   

L.L.Bean is for everyone. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome - here and in the outdoors.

L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $20 - $22 /hour. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you!   At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us.  We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.