Product Merchandising Intern
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Full Time internship
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- Stipend
- Stipend: INR 20,000 – INR 25,000 / month
- Duration
- 3 months
- Start
- Immediately
- Openings
- 1
Applicants must be located in Bangalore, available for full-time onsite internship, able to start between October 9 and November 13, 2026, and have relevant skills and interests in product merchandising and development.
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Pursuing or recent graduate in Product Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields
- Resume
- Required to apply
About the internship
About BoxUp Luxury Gifting
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Bangalore, BoxUp Luxury Gifting is renowned as a top online gifting platform in India. The company specializes in offering premium and personalized gift boxes tailored for corporate gifting and wedding return favors. With a focus on creativity, quality, and seamless gifting experience, BoxUp collaborates with prominent clients like Lamborghini, KPMG, Spotify, Flipkart, and more, aiming to foster a culture of celebration through thoughtful gifting.
Internship Overview
This internship in the New Product Development (NPD) department offers a 3-month opportunity based in Bangalore. The Product Merchandiser Intern will play a vital role in supporting the creation and launch of innovative gifting products and packaging solutions by engaging in research, design, development, sourcing, and cross-team coordination.
Principal Responsibilities
- Support the ideation and design of new gifting products and packaging, researching current materials, colors, patterns, and trends.
- Develop concepts grounded on market trends and customer preferences, collaborating with the Design team to produce mock-ups, prototypes, and samples.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities within corporate gifting, lifestyle items, accessories, and packaging sectors.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to acquire samples, negotiate specifications and quotations, and maintain detailed records of product features and samples.
- Assist in tracking product development schedules, reviewing samples for quality and functionality, and suggesting design and cost optimizations.
- Aid in preparing costing sheets, internal presentations, catalogs, and maintain comprehensive documentation related to products.
- Work closely with Design, Procurement, Sales, Production, and Logistics teams to facilitate product launch readiness.
Candidate Requirements
- Pursuing or recently completed studies in Product Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, or related disciplines.
- Passion for product design, market research, merchandising, and gifting solutions.
- Strong creative thinking, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
- Familiarity with basic design software such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop is advantageous.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively under deadlines.
- Only candidates located in Bangalore, able to commit full-time and start between October 9 and November 13, 2026, are eligible.
Learning Opportunities
- Gain practical experience across the entire new product development process, from concept through launch.
- Enhance skills in product conceptualization, market trend analysis, and packaging design.
- Develop vendor management and product costing capabilities.
- Experience collaboration with multiple functional teams in a corporate environment.
Additional Information
- The internship is full-time and requires onsite presence in Bangalore.
- Stipend ranges between INR 20,000 to 25,000 per month.
- A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the internship.