2027 Summer Internships.
Applications Now Open!
Internship Opportunities in: Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Inventory Management, Marketing & Brand Creative, Store Operations, Digital Marketing & eCommerce, Accounting & IT
About Pacsun
Pacsun delivers an exclusive mix of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth. Curated in Los Angeles.
We sit at the intersection of fashion, culture, and the Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumer. With over 300 stores, we continue to scale a customer-centric organization defined by speed, creativity, and cultural relevance. Our teams power that momentum. Every role contributes, and collaboration isn’t a buzzword here, it’s how the work gets done.
Our internship program is built for individuals who want meaningful exposure, hands-on experience, and a front-row seat to how a modern youth-driven retail brand operates. Pacsun is seeking Interns who are forward-thinking, retail-minded creators of culture with a strong appreciation for fashion and learning.
The 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid, 10-week experience running June 14 – August 19, 2027. ($22.00 per hour)
*Applications Close November 1st, 2026*
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled college students and/or recent graduates – Graduating Sr. to 2 years Post Grad (may consider Juniors)
- Working towards a degree or recent graduate in a related field
- Must be available to work full time schedule
- Passion for fashion, retail/Corporate Retail, and process improvement
- Engaging personality with exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organization skills
- Strong Creative writing skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Retail experience preferred
- Ability to think outside the box
- Beginner to Intermediate Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
This program will challenge your ability to not only think critically and creatively but also work as a team to strategize and implement solutions. Over the course of this internship, you will be presented with insight into your career path with exposure to the long- term strategies and day-to-day tasks required in your selected department. This is a paid internship ($22.00/hour), that’s right; we’re paying you to spend time with us, get some work done, and instigate a little fun while we’re at it. We look forward to meeting you!
Pacsun is more than just a place to work. We are an organization that values creativity, innovative thinking and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside highly intelligent and motivated people. PacSun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*For Internal/Store candidates: Please apply through our internal portal through Zipline to be considered for our Summer Internship. * Applications received through the Pacsun Career page or LinkedIn will not be considered.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate, graduating senior through two years post-graduation; juniors may be considered
- Working toward a degree or recently graduated in a related field
- Available to work a full-time schedule
- Passion for fashion, retail or corporate retail, and process improvement
- Engaging personality with exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong creative writing skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Retail experience
- Ability to think outside the box
- Beginner to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
PACSUN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PACSUN and has not been reviewed or approved by PACSUN.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching, with some roles noting immediate vesting, is available. This provides longer‑term financial support beyond base wages.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous alongside family medical leave. This strengthens family‑oriented support for eligible full‑time employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A strong merchandise discount plus tuition reimbursement and an EAP are offered. These lifestyle benefits add tangible value for employees who engage with the brand.
PACSUN Insights
What We Do
Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport. Co-created in Los Angeles. Founded in 1980 as Pacific Sunwear, the Pacsun brand has evolved well beyond beachwear. Today, Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth. In our fleet of over 350 stores and Pacsun.com you will find brands such as Formula 1, The Met, UFC, Brandy Melville, J. Galt, and Fear of God ESSENTIALS, in addition to our best-selling Pacsun brand. We are dedicated to being leaders in delivering high-quality product, relevant retail experiences, and unique digital content. As an organization we are inspired and led by the diversity of our customers and associates. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Head to our PacCares page to learn more about the organizations we partner with.
