Intern - E-Commerce Merchandising & Strategy

Nintendo

Posted 14 days ago

Internship

Redmond, Washington

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Responsibilities

Support digital merchandising, content publishing, and product discovery initiatives for the Nintendo Store. Research consumer trends and apply insights to develop scalable testing processes and enhance store performance.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a degree in a related field with a graduation date between May 2027 and June 2028 and a GPA of 3.0+. You possess a solid understanding of e-commerce and retail principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and can communicate data-driven findings clearly.

Must Have Skills for ATS

e-commerce

retail principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

web analytics

experimentation

personalization

Photoshop

SQL

Job Description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. 

GET SERIOUS ABOUT FUN

As a Nintendo of America intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable hands-on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles on the faces of millions around the world.

Application deadline is December 1, 2026. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Contribute to the Nintendo Store team by supporting digital merchandising, content publishing, product discovery, and strategic initiatives across Nintendo.com.
  • Develop a scalable Nintendo Store testing process for future initiatives.
  • Research e-commerce and consumer trends to inform merchandising strategies.
  • Apply consumer insights to identify opportunities that enhance content and support Store priorities.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

  • 3.0+ GPA.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
  • Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Informatics, Economics, eCommerce, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE), Human-Computer Interaction + Design (HCI+D), or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of e-commerce and retail principles and practices.
  • Curious and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Demonstrates ownership and follows projects through to completion.
  • Communicates data-driven findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders across partner teams.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with web analytics and optimization tools and methodologies, including experimentation and personalization, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Photoshop or similar design tools is a plus.
  • SQL fundamentals are a plus.
  • Retail experience is a plus.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA. 

This internship includes the base pay rate listed below, paid sick and holiday time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k). 

Pay Rate: $30—$30 USD

Nintendo

Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry. Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family. For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.
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