Jobs, fresher vacancy - Product & Merchandising Lead (Intern / Early-Career) • UK

Company: CULTUR FM

UK

CULTUR FM About CULTUR FMCULTUR FM is one of the UK’s leading culture-first platforms, operating at the intersection of music, nightlife, and community. With a global audience across digital platforms and a strong reputation for taste making, CULTUR FM is expanding its clothing arm beyond traditional merchandise into a considered, long-term product offering.This role sits at the foundation of that growth. The OpportunityWe’re looking for an intern / early-career Product & Merchandising Lead to help build CULTUR FM’s clothing offering from the ground up. You’ll be working directly with the founder and senior creatives, with ownership over how products are planned, produced, released, and improved. If this works (and we believe it can), there is significant scope for:Increased payProfit participationA long-term leadership role What You’ll Be DoingProduct & Range PlanningHelp define CULTUR FM’s core product categories)Assist in building simple range plans for each dropSupport decisions around what products repeat, evolve, or stopEnsure product ideas align with brand direction and feasibility Merchandising & Commercial ThinkingSupport basic costing and margin analysisHelp sense-check pricing against quality and audience expectationsTrack sell-through and performance post-dropTurn feedback into actionable product improvements Production & Supplier SupportAssist with factory and supplier researchHelp manage sampling processesTrack timelines and production milestonesSupport quality control processes and approvals Drop Planning & CadenceHelp plan release calendars alongside the teamEnsure drops are spaced intentionallyMaintain clarity around what’s launching and when Cross-Team CollaborationWork closely with the Creative / Style Lead on product conceptsCollaborate with marketing on launch planningCommunicate progress clearly to leadership Who This Role Is ForThis role is ideal if you:Are early in your career but serious about fashion as a businessAre organised, detail-oriented, and commercially curiousWant real responsibility, not just observationAre comfortable learning on the job and asking smart questions You do not need a formal fashion degree — but you should have:A strong interest in product, supply chains, or merchandisingSome exposure to fashion brands, retail, or manufacturing (study, internship, self-led projects, etc.)A genuine desire to build something long-term Compensation & StructureMonthly stipend / modest pay (dependent on experience)Profit share on clothing releases (details discussed with shortlisted candidates)Clear scope for increased compensation as the brand scalesOpportunity to grow into a permanent senior role if successful Why This Is DifferentYou’ll be working on a brand with real cultural equity and scaleYour decisions will directly impact live product releasesYou’ll gain experience that most junior roles never offerYou’ll have visibility, responsibility, and upside How to ApplyPlease include:A short intro about why this role interests youAny relevant experience (formal or informal)Examples of how you think about products, brands, or systems