Trend Forecasting Intern

About Edikted

Edikted is at the forefront of redefining fast fashion for the new generation by operating with a deep connection to cultural movements. The company seeks not just to follow trends but to anticipate them before they emerge, creating fresh, commercially successful collections.

Role Overview

This internship offers a hands-on experience working closely with the Head of Trend to spot rising fashion movements, assist in seasonal product development, and understand how trend insights convert into market-ready products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct trend research by monitoring fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and cultural signals across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Depop, resale sites, and archives.
• Detect early trend signals, distinguishing sustainable movements from ephemeral viral moments.
• Analyze competitor launches, best sellers, and emergent brands to find new opportunities.
• Investigate evolving consumer aesthetics, including silhouettes, prints, colors, and styling.
• Create and manage trend boards, mood boards, inspiration decks, and color stories using tools such as Miro and other creative applications.
• Organize and curate visual references across product categories to support seasonal direction.
• Assist in seasonal assortment planning by identifying category gaps and over-saturated areas.
• Support cross-functional trend presentations and creative meetings.
• Participate in AI-driven creative tasks, including image generation using Flow and related tools to innovate graphic, silhouette, and print concepts.

Learning Experience

• Acquire expertise in forecasting trends ahead of mainstream recognition.
• Discern between cultural signals, emerging trends, and fleeting fads.
• Gain exposure to the full product development cycle from concept to assortment planning.
• Utilize AI-assisted creative workflows for modern fashion forecasting.
• Apply principles of color theory and seasonal narrative in retail contexts.
• Understand integration of merchandising, buying, sourcing, and forecasting to meet customer demands.

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program related to Fashion Merchandising, Design, Marketing, Trend Forecasting, or Visual Communications.
• Enthusiastic about fashion, Gen Z culture, and social media-driven consumer trends.
• Highly observant with a refined visual sense and curiosity.
• Active on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Depop.
• Strong organizational skills for managing visual assets and trend research.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and presentation tools like Canva, Keynote, or PowerPoint; familiarity with Miro, Adobe Suite, Figma, or AI tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communicative abilities and team-oriented mindset in dynamic creative environments.
• Self-driven, meticulous, and eager to grow professionally.

Distinguishing Qualities

• Innate ability to identify trends before wider recognition.
• Habitual collector of inspiration with insightful explanations of relevance.
• Strong understanding of internet culture and its impact on fashion aesthetics.
• Fine-tuned sense of color, styling, and visual narrative.
• Excited to leverage AI as a creative asset rather than a substitute for taste and judgment.

Additional Details

• Work schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays onsite at Edikted's Arts District headquarters in Los Angeles.
• Compensation: $20 to $22 per hour.