Category Manager Project Intern ( Shop - Fashion BS​/MS

Category Manager Project Intern (Tik Tok Shop - Fashion) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Location:

Seattle

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code: A38596

Responsibilities:

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

- Support Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration.

- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).

- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).

- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.

- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).

- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an Bachelor or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields. Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy. Proven skills in problem-solving and communication; comfortable working with cross-functional teams. Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets. Self-motivated, detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management. Familiarity with Tik Tok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships

Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).

Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About Tik Tok

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people.

We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tik Tok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Tik Tok Accommodation

Tik Tok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at