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Merchandising - Concept Design & Integration / Visual - Undergraduate Internship - Summer 2027

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Mooresville, NC, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Mooresville, NC, USA
Internship
Supports the development of retail merchandising concepts and visual experiences for Lowe’s stores. The intern will create visual concepts, presentations, mockups, and design materials; evaluate store environments; research retail and design trends; and collaborate with merchandising, marketing, design, space planning, and operations teams. The role combines creative design thinking with retail strategy, customer experience, product presentation, and operational feasibility.
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Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
As a Store Merchandising - Concept Design & Integration / Visual Intern at Lowe's, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development of innovative merchandising concepts and visual experiences that help bring Lowe's brand and products to life in our stores.
You'll work alongside Store Merchandising professionals and cross-functional partners to explore how design, visual merchandising, product presentation, space, and customer experience come together to create compelling and functional retail environments. Through project-based work, you'll help translate creative concepts and business strategies into solutions designed to enhance the in-store experience for Lowe's customers and associates.
This internship is ideal for students who enjoy combining creativity, design thinking, retail strategy, and problem-solving to develop meaningful customer experiences.
Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week Summer Internship Program, May 24 - July 30, 2027, provides an immersive opportunity to gain real-world experience within a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company.
You'll work directly with Lowe's professionals and business leaders while contributing to meaningful projects, building your professional network, and gaining exposure to how ideas move from concept through development and execution.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
  • Bring creativity and fresh perspectives to business challenges.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
  • Translate ideas into thoughtful and actionable solutions.
  • Build strong partnerships through collaboration.
  • Balance creativity with customer and business needs.
  • Embrace feedback and continuously look for opportunities to improve.
  • Push boundaries to discover what's possible.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship is based at the Lowe's Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina (SSC-M). Our corporate campus provides an environment where you can collaborate with business partners, develop professional relationships, and gain exposure to teams responsible for shaping the experience across Lowe's stores.
What You Will Learn
As a Concept Design & Integration / Visual Intern, you may gain experience in:
  • Understanding how retail concepts move from initial ideas through design, development, integration, and in-store execution.
  • Supporting the development of visual merchandising concepts that enhance product presentation and the customer shopping experience.
  • Exploring how design principles, customer insights, merchandising strategies, and business objectives influence the store environment.
  • Developing visual concepts, presentations, mockups, or other materials that effectively communicate design ideas.
  • Evaluating store environments and identifying opportunities to improve visual consistency, navigation, product storytelling, and customer engagement.
  • Understanding how products, displays, signage, fixtures, materials, and space work together to create cohesive retail experiences.
  • Conducting research and analyzing retail, customer, and design trends to inform concept development.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional partners across Store Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Design, Space Planning, and other business functions.
  • Balancing creative concepts with operational feasibility and business requirements.
  • Communicating design concepts and project recommendations through compelling visual storytelling and presentations.
  • Receiving feedback from stakeholders and incorporating insights into the evolution of concepts and designs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Design, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
  • Ability to work at Lowe's Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina for the duration of the internship.
  • Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills / Experience
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Familiarity with creative or design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design and visualization tools.
  • Experience developing presentations, visual concepts, renderings, mockups, prototypes, or design solutions through academic or professional projects.
  • Understanding of fundamental design principles, including composition, scale, hierarchy, space, and visual communication.
  • Interest in retail design, visual merchandising, store environments, customer experience, or product presentation.
  • Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to translate ideas and information into clear visual stories.
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader customer and business experience.
  • Ability to receive, interpret, and incorporate feedback throughout the creative process.
  • Previous retail, internship, design studio, academic project, leadership, or related experience is preferred.
  • A portfolio or examples of relevant design work demonstrating creative thinking and design capabilities is preferred.

Benefits
  • Paid Internship
  • Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
  • 10% Associate Discount
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Exposure to Lowe's business leaders and cross-functional teams

For information about Lowe's benefit programs and eligibility, please visit the Lowe's Careers benefits page.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving millions of customers each week across the United States. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe's operates more than 1,700 home improvement stores and supports customers, associates, and communities through its commitment to helping people love where they live.
For more information about Lowe's and career opportunities, visit Lowes.com and the Lowe's Careers website.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
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