Buying Intern

Are you curious, structured, and ready to explore the fashion industry? Do you want to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience in buying?

At VILA, we are looking for a dedicated intern who wants to gain insight into the entire buying process. You will be part of an international community with close collaboration across departments and have the opportunity to work on many tasks - from idea to finished product.

YOUR TEAM
We develop eight main collections annually, all based on the latest trends and colours, aimed at the commercial end consumer. In this role, you will work with with different product groups. We are driven by creating results and collections that capture the essence of quality, detail, and sustainability – always with our finger on the pulse of the newest trends. You will work closely with colleagues from Buying, Design, Pattern, and Sales – as well as our sourcing offices – to ensure the strongest collections.

YOUR ROLE
As an intern, you will be part of the Buying team and get to work with a wide range of tasks spanning from the first ideas to the finished product. Along the way, you will also handle administrative tasks that are essential to our team’s success. Your tasks will include:

• Participating in collection meetings
• Steaming and preparing collections
• Creating style cards
• Communicating across the organisation and with our international suppliers
• Following up on samples and deliveries
• Commenting on styles in relation to colours and details
• Helping on ad hoc task across buying & design

YOUR BENEFITS

• An inspiring internship focusing on both personal and professional development
• At VILA, we are ambitious together, with a winner mentality, where the sky is the limit, and everyone is eager to help each other succeed.
• An international and inclusive workplace where we create a positive and energetic environment, and where you will become part of our “Family of Fighters.”
• An insight into the sourcing process - from spotting new trends to finding the best countries and suppliers to bring ideas to life.

YOUR PROFILE
We imagine you are a student of Design & Business or Marketing Management with an elective in procurement - and have a passion for fashion. You thrive in a high-paced, dynamic workday where you collaborate with many different stakeholders. With determination and a positive attitude, you take on your tasks with dedication.

We are looking for someone who brings the following qualifications to the job:

• Numerical and communication skills
• A structured approach to your tasks and ability to meet deadlines
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU
If you have questions about the internship, you are welcome to contact Buying Manager Sasia Borup på +45 29719626. Otherwise, please send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than 28. April 2026. We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will remove the advertisement once the right candidate has been found.

START DATE & DURATION: The internship starts in August or September and lasts 12–20 weeks, depending on your study program. The exact period will be agreed upon together.

ABOUT VILA
The design philosophy of VILA is based on a feminine approach to fashion, uniting femininity and trend insights. VILA’s signature style is discovered in the mix of prints, delicate cuts and fine details. VILA was established in 1994 as part of BESTSELLER, a 100% family- owned company founded in 1975.Today, VILA is sold through 100+ chain stores all over Europe and 2000 multi-brand stores. VILA also covers vila.com and shop-in-shop. For more information, please visit www.vila.com or www.bestseller.com.