Summer 2026 Store Planning & Design Intern

Summary: Kroger is offering a Summer Internship Program that provides students with a 12-week immersive experience to grow their careers through focused internship assignments. The role involves supporting fixture plan production, utilizing rendering software, and conducting data collection and research to assist the team in various planning and reporting tasks. Responsibilities: - Support fixture plan production as the main focus of the internship - Utilize rendering software as needed - Work with team‑preferred rendering tools, including SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator - Complete data collection and research, including all phases of planning, gathering, analyzing and reporting the data - Provide research on products, competitors, services, processes, and other informational needs - Provide stores and divisions with support materials as requested - Compile and organize data, summarize findings and present conclusions to team members - Create reports and other documentation in response to inquiries or requests in a timely manner - Communicate status updates and any potentials issues to the appropriate team members - Participate and provide feedback at team meetings - Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to leadership team - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Required Qualifications: - AutoCAD Experience, required - Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 - Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) - Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work - Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently - Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization - Managing multiple priorities between school, work or extra-curricular activities - Responds to change as a positive challenge - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) - Significant level of multi-tasking Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs - Commitment to providing customer service - Experience with Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics - Involvement in leadership and community activities - Background in data analysis - Coursework and/or practical experience with digital marketing Required Skills: AutoCAD Experience Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking, Customer service, Data analysis, Digital marketing, Leadership skills, Communication skills, Attention to detail Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Competitive pay, Hands-on learning experiences, Company exposure to senior leaders, Professional development opportunities