MARKETING / VISUAL INTERN

Overview

The Marketing and Visual Intern will learn about both Marketing and Visual Merchandising. This will be a split internship in both departments to gain an overview of SPARC’s Visual Merchandising and Marketing roles.

Responsibilities

Marketing Focus

• Assist the marketing team in the execution of in-store and external marketing efforts with a focus on local campaigns including updating mall marketing sites with current Aeropostale & Nautica promotions.
• Assist in briefing in store and online advertising efforts consisting of emails, site updates, store collateral and more.
• Monitor and report on retail competitors
• Assist on photo shoots activities (creating photo libraries, preparing shot documents, presentation boards, shot lists etc.).
• Provide research, maintenance, and support for assigned departmental projects and tasks as assigned.
• Participate and provide feedback in group meetings and discussions if applicable.
• Perform such other duties as directed by the supervisor

Visual Merchandising Focus

• Retrieve, unpack, process, and organize all visual samples for Aero and Lucky.
• Maintain stockroom organization and complete frequent merchandise purges.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of mock stores.
• Fold, hang, and style merchandise.
• Prepare mock stores store for all scheduled events and walk-through’s.
• Organize and place marketing elements as directed
• Assist in creating and utilizing merchandise checklists.
• Assist management team create seasonal floorset guides.
• Uphold all corporate visual, marketing and operational standards.
• Work directly with visual management to execute all assigned visual direction.

Qualifications

• Relevant coursework in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Highly motivated, strategic thinking and self-starting individual.
• Must be available for 12 weeks/40 hours per week.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage 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
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.

Requirements & EEO Statement The salary (range) for this position is $18.00 (hourly).

SPARC Group 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.