Internship Overview

Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We’re always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion.

Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience.

About Our Company

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.

We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

What You'll Be Doing

This internship will provide you with an understanding of product lifecycle management at Lids as you work within our Private Label department. Examples of daily responsibilities include:

· Assist the PLM with product line sheets to offer outside customers

· Work with the imaging studio to ensure all products have been shot for ecommerce platforms.

· Collaborate closely with our private label admin team to identify opportunities and threats when it comes to sales

· Prep for meetings that we will be presenting product lines to our buyers

· Shadow the lifecycle of a collection from concept to store placement

Who You Are

• Majoring in Supply Chain or a similar field
• True team player
• Analytical
• Foundational Excel experience
• Organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service
• Proven leader and engaged student on campus
• Passion for retail, sports and business
• Ability to manage multiple projects

Internship Requirements

• For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and wither be a full-time student pursuing a baccalureate or higher degree in a related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university.
• A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/2/25-8/1/25.
• This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer.
• Expected to graduate between December of 2025 and May 2026 (Junior Status)

Intern Perks

• Competitive Pay
• $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns
• Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation
• Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results
• Executive exposure and mentorship
• Professional development workshops
• Daily collaboration with subject matter experts
• Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs!
• Casual work environment- Lids is a hat company after all!
• 40% Associate discount