VF Corporation - Intern, Retail Consumer Experience Kipling Global - Antwerp

Kipling Global is looking for an exceptional Intern, Retail Consumer Experience to join our Kipling Global Marketing team based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Let’s talk about the role!     

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Kipling’s global retail environments and consumer experiences.

As a Retail Consumer Experience Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development of Kipling’s global retail design and visual merchandising strategies. You’ll help bring the brand to life through immersive store environments, impactful seasonal displays, and engaging pop-up experiences. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the in-store consumer journey and ensuring consistent brand storytelling across all touchpoints.

KEY INTERNSHIP INFO

• Start date: October 1st, 2025

• Length of contract: 6-month internship, non-renewable

• Reimbursement: €1.055,95 gross/month. An additional €250,00 gross/month for candidates relocating from outside Belgium is provided as relocation support.

• Post-Internship Outlook: while this internship is not designed to transition into a permanent or temporary role, opportunities may arise along the way, depending on business needs and individual performance.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will support the team in the following areas:

• Retail Design & Visualization: Assist in designing and visualizing innovative retail formats that reflect Kipling’s brand identity and deliver immersive consumer experiences.

• Seasonal Creative Execution: Contribute to the creation of seasonal windows, in-store POS materials, fixtures, and pop-up concepts aligned with brand campaigns.

• Visual Merchandising Guidelines: Help develop global visual merchandising guidelines and training materials to ensure consistency across regions.

• Consumer Experience Research: Conduct research on best practices and trends in retail experience to inform and inspire Kipling’s in-store strategies.

What You’ll Learn

This internship offers hands-on experience in:

• Translating brand identity into physical retail spaces, including flagship stores, product displays, and pop-ups.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Global Marketing, Design, Merchandising, and regional marketing teams.

• Gaining a global perspective by contributing to projects tailored to diverse markets and consumer behaviors.

Skills for Success

We’re looking for a motivated and creative individual who is:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related field.

• Passionate about design, fashion, and retail, with a strong eye for aesthetics and detail.

• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, and V-Ray (or similar).

• A strong communicator and collaborative team player.

• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience or coursework in retail design or visual merchandising is a plus.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

This post is not eligible for relocation support

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.