Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Couture Embroidery Internship (NY)

Couture embellishment design house located in Midtown is looking for interns for immediate recruitment. Must have a fashion background or a strong interest and desire to learn about the industry. Moderate hand sewing skills are a must.

Requirements
- Design Education/Experience in Fashion/Textiles/Accessories
- Ability to free hand draw/sketch
- Ability and desire to sew
- Desire to create artworks, embroidery layouts
- Eagerness to learn production process
- Extreme organization and discipline
- Keen sense of style/ knowledge of current fashion trends
- Sense of urgency
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to sourcing new materials and trims
- Ability to work as a team/ receive critiques
- Willingness to help with shipping and other studio errands
- Available at least 3 days per week for a minimum of 3 months

This is an amazing opportunity to get real hands-on experience in the fashion industry. Applicants interesting in Bridal design are extremely encouraged. You will be working directly with designers creating couture embroidery designs. We have multiple high-end clients in the city and you will be working on designs shown in fashion shows- both RTW and Bridal. Selected interns gain knowledge and experience in all areas of the design process, from concept to completion. Please submit a cover letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for this opportunity along with your resume.

This is an unpaid internship however a stipend for lunch and commute is provided. Future possibility of a paid position will be based on assessment of performance during the internship and availability of open positions.


Posted by: Manilette Uy

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