Fashion Designer Internship (Paid or Course Credit)- Sausalito

Fashion Designer Internship (Paid or Course Credit) (sausalito)
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Date: 2009-04-10, 11:10AM PDT
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Big BOING FASHION DESIGNER INTERNSHIP
Sausalito, CA (Bay Area) and/or Emeryville, CA (Bay Area)

10-12 Weeks (20 hours per week) with the possibility to extend or turn into full-time role

Big BOING is a fast-growing product innovation and brand launch company that has historically focused creating new toys, games and food for kids. We have recently acquired the rights to launch apparel for one of the world’s top 10 most known and beloved brands.

We’re currently seeking an energetic, enthusiastic fashion designer who wants to lead the charge to design a new branded line of apparel for this popular brand and shape the style guide to be used for years to come. We are interested in candidates who have a proven entrepreneurial bent, strong academic record, creative educational background and can-do attitude. Must be proficient in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and must be Internet savvy.

Job Requirements
• Min. of 1-2 years of experience in design with an established fashion designer
• Must have ability to sketch well, in addition to strong graphic design skills
• Must provide portfolio and samples of work
• Design leadership and ability to execute creative vision with limited direction
• In-depth knowledge of Photoshop/CAD illustration, print, and pattern design
• In-depth knowledge of textile design, fabric construction, and printing and dyeing methods
• Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability
• Presentation and organizational skills
• Commercial sense and market knowledge
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines
• Ability to research and apply market/trend information
• Passion for USA and Active Lifestyle
• Ability to design for both mass market (ex. - Wal-Mart) and premium market (ex. - Neiman Marcus)

Job Description
• Manage deadlines between Design and Production
• Create first thorough production patterns for new branded line
• Conduct first fittings for production, communicate and implement necessary corrections.
• Aid with Spec sheets, Flats and Storyboards to ensure production stays on target.
• Ensure textile design package is complete, accurate and handed off to be approved and sent for production on scheduled time.
• Work closely with brand leaders to maintain brand integrity
• Execute garments and construct patterns aligned with the philosophy of design

What you’ll get from us:
- An impressive addition to your portfolio: this is a BIG brand opportunity
- Fun, supportive team
- Business mentors – seasoned entrepreneurs with experience at some of the country’s most prestigious companies including Kraft, Leapfrog, MGM Home Entertainment and more.
- Exposure to various stages of business development: management interviews, proposal, negotiation, strategy development, management worksessions, brainstorming and ideation, concept development, graphic design, product design, prototyping, 3d modeling, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.
- Experience in conducting and applying market research (focus groups, ethnographic studies)
- Experience in project management, bringing ideas from conception to market launch
- Connection to our best-in-class network of inventors, manufacturers, retailers and researchers
- Opportunity to take on more responsibility based on your performance
- Possibility of a full-time position at end of internship
- Stipend and/or course credit

Send resume, portfolio and cover letter to Ines at Ines@bigboing.com

• Compensation: Stipend
• This is a part-time job.
• This is a contract job.
• This is an internship job
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.


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