Diesel Product Development Intern

Job Description:

Fossil is looking for a Product Development Intern for Spring 2015 (January 12- April 24) to be a part of Diesel Product Development Team. We are seeking entry level candidates who work well in a team environment and have a passion for product development. Day to day responsibilities will include preparing documents for meetings, analyzing and negotiating costs, production work, organizing samples, and the opportunity to submit concepts for new development.

Fashion/Textile Design Studio Intern (NY)

We are a small but well-established fashion and textile design studio in the garment district seeking a smart, efficient, and self-driven studio assistant. The assistant is to perform tasks related to digital archiving; preparing samples for presentation and other day-to-day office errands.

Our company sells vintage print designs and garment pattern ideas to a wide range of designers from luxury-runway to mass market, so a general knowledge of the fashion market is necessary.

The person qualified for this position is ORGANIZED and SELF-MOTIVATED in finishing tasks in an effective and timely matter- because of the nature of this position you will be needed to assist on other tasks and projects in the studio, successful maintenance of several open projects is necessary.

Other daily tasks include:
- Studio Maintenance- organizing garments, categorizing prints, and overall cleanliness
-Social Media- This position will also have a social media aspect to it, maintenance of the company Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr- a good grasp of these sites is necessary and will be important to the position. 
-Online Sales- Maintenance of the inventory and aesthetic value of all online retail platforms- we also sell our collection on eBay, etsy, and other like websites, the intern would work with the team to decide on looks, pricing and style of these pages.

This position is part time and flexible- approximately 25-40 hours a week. Great for fashion design and art students.
Must be mac proficient and able to use the Adobe suite and Microsoft Office Programs.

TO APPLY:
Please WRITE a short cover letter telling us why you would be good for this position, past experience and other useful qualifications that would not appear in your resume would be great to highlight here. ATTACH a copy of your resume and PASTE it into the body of the email just in case. Also include your weekly availability- a typical day here is 9-5:30.

This is a paid intern position, 1099, all interns start at $8/hour. There is room to grow and if hired on permanently, a raise in hourly will be negotiated.

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

Interior/Textile Design Internship (LA)

West Hollywood custom linen/home decor showroom is looking for an intern to assist in all aspects of daily showroom operations as well as design projects. Looking for someone with passion for interior design and a can do attitude. Must be trustworthy, organized, and unafraid to ask questions. Experience in Quickbooks, Photoshop, and Illustrator is HIGHLY preferred. Must be available 2 days a week.

This position is an unpaid internship with school credit, free lunches, and resume building as compensation. Any work related expense including mileage for errands will be reimbursed. There is the possibility of this turning into a part-time paid position for the right person.

Candidates MUST have the following skills: highly organized and detailed, GREAT listening skills and the ability to follow directions, proactively work independently, interest in the world of design, and have their own car. 

Duties include, but are not limited to: merchandising of the showroom, organizing swatch and inventory library, filing, running errands, placing and tracking orders and samples, following up with clients, installation of products at clients' homes, creating look books and reference materials, , assisting on project direction, and sketch/spec sheet drawings of custom designs. Please note: light lifting is sometimes required (linens, towels, not manual labor).

This is an amazing opportunity to build your resume, portfolio, and immerse yourself in the world of design. You will make great contacts and assist on upcoming press projects (Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, etc.) If interested, please email your resume as an attachment. There is no need for a cover letter, but please tell us a little bit about yourself in the body of your email and you think you'd be a good fit. Thanks!

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

Kids Fashion (Culver City, California)

If you are passionate and excited about children's clothing we want to meet you!

About the Company
We are a children's apparel company that has been in business for 25 years.
Currently, we are looking for a customer service/ sales representative who can also help with production.
Our ideal candidate has experience working with apparel companies (experience with childrenswear a plus!), and with apparel software, such as File Maker Pro/Apparel Magic.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Taking customer calls in order to help them with placing orders and offering solutions to their problems

Responding to customer emails in a professional manner

Working effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems

Data and Order Entry (experience working with with Excel a must!)

Setting up new customer accounts

Creating and managing website content such as inventory, product description, EDI, Amazon, etc

Helping production/design team by building BOMs

Experience working with Amazon.com and flash sale web companies such as Zulily/Haute Look/Gilt is a plus

In House Sales

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram etc) and Website Updates

Qualifications:

1-2 years of customer service, sales and/or order processing experience preferred

Online business experience is a plus

Must be computer proficient and able to learn required software programs

Effective communicator, comfortable interacting with customers in a professional manner in person and by phone

Must have analytical thinking skills and detail oriented personality

Microsoft Word and Excel experience

Photoshop, HTML, and e-commerce experience is a plus

You must be comfortable multitasking as we are a small company and our employees wear many hats!

Interest/experience working with children's clothing customer service, sales and/or production a plus.

We are located in Culver City, next to the new Metro Station.

Benefits:
Full time employees receive vacation/holiday/sick pay as well as medical and dental insurance.
Please email your resume and salary history.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Email: v2scd-3802735787@job.craigslist.org

Posted by: Dat Vo

Fashion Blogger/Trend Forecasting Intern (Hollywood)

New, exciting consumer website and mobile app with a focus on fashion, food and lifestyle needs a dynamic, creative intern who has a passion for fashion and knowledge of Wordpress and HTML/CSS coding. This is an unpaid position with the potential for long-term hire. School credit is available.

Requirements
+ a love of fashion/shopping & keeping up with the latest trends
+ recognizes the importance of trends (what's coming in/what's on its way out)
+ keeps up to date with relevant fashion news & information
+ enthusiastic, hard-working
+ must be proactive, self-confident, self-motivated, team-oriented & positive

+ basic HTML/CSS coding knowledge (JavaScript is a plus)
+ experience with Photoshop & Illustrator (InDesign is a plus)
+ knowledge of how to work with Content Management Systems [CMS] (Wordpress is a huge plus)
+ understands & works well with social media platforms
+ ability to merchandise images in a way that makes sense & that is visually appealing
+ ability to communicate & work well with others
+ ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
+ strong understanding of design & digital

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Chromaculture Apparel Internship (SF)

Chromaculture Apparel is a growing, private label, design oriented, screen-printing and branding company in Marin. We design and print apparel, posters and packaging for businesses, schools, events and local labels in the Bay Area. Our mission is to provide quality products that last (and don't end up in the Goodwill box), unsurpassed customer service, locally produced products and an efficient turn around. We consistently go above and beyond to exceed expectations. We value working closely with our customers on every aspect of production from concept development to finishing and delivery. 

We need some help this summer to reach out to potential customers! If you've got ideas, we're excited to hear them and work with you! 

We need someone to work 2-3 days/week, sometimes including planned weekend events, for 2-3 months this upcoming summer, depending on your availability.

Job duties include: 
- managing our social media (ie: creating weekly posts on our Tumblr blog, occational updates on Twitter & Facebook, and adding to our Pinterest & Instagram)
- assisting with direct email outreach to corporate companies, non-profits, and other local organizations, plus helping brainstorm other potential business
- assembling orders and shipping packages
- organizing samples
- assisting in event planning and tabling at summer markets and concerts 

We can offer you:
- valuable hands-on experience in seeing a start-up begin from the ground-up
- hands-on experience learning how to screen print (and possibly some free t-shirts)
- experience in tabling at local events including farmers markets, flea markets, craft fairs, and concerts
- snacks when you're hungry 
- Small stipend

Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about fashion, the Made-in-America movement, and are okay with miscellaneous duties involved with helping a start-up. Preferably we'd like someone who can receive university credit. 

Please submit resume and a couple reasons why you think you'd like to work with us.

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

The Dreslyn Stylist Internship (LA)

THE DRESLYN STYLIST INTERN

www.thedreslyn.com

The Dreslyn is a Los Angeles based e-commerce site with a social-sales emphasis, focused, designer environment and next generation technology. We are seeking a summer Intern who is looking to build a career in fashion, work in a creative environment, develop industry relationships and collaborate on visual editorials. Our ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who takes initiative and has a willingness to learn.


Responsibilities 

The Dreslyn Intern is responsible for assisting the Stylist and creative team by with all product photography, videos and editorial shoots. 

• Will assist the Stylist in preparing all looks on set, steaming, taping shoes, etc.
• Note and manage all looks that have been photographed for still life and editorial shoots 
• Is expected to handle all stock with care and do everything possible to avoid damages
• Assit in dressing models for the most efficient clothing changes 
• We are looking for someone who works well within a team under pressure
• Encouraged to propose editorial stories, concepts and shoot ideas 

Skills & Requirements

• This position requires someone who shares our vision and possesses a clear understanding of our brands, style and voice
• Our ideal candidate has a strong sense of personal style and a positive attitude
• Is informed of current runway trends, designers, brands, and industry news
• Attending school for design or has prior work experience in the fashion industry.

Posted by: Manilette Uy- 

VPL Internship (SoHo)

VPL is looking for fashionable, dedicated interns with a desire to learn, a sense of creativity and an understanding of the VPL brand, starting Immediately.

Interns must be passionate about fashion design and eager to learn and assist the design team with all aspects of design for the next collection to be seen on the runway during New York Fashion Week. This is a very hands-on opportunity to experience the development of a RTW collection from gathering inspirations to sending models down the runway. 
Responsibilities include:

- work with fabrics and trim, sketch flats and work with patterns for sample development 
- manage design area of the studio 
- work with mood boards and inspirations to develop ideas into finale pieces and new samples
- coordinate with factories, pass cut tickets and assist with sample fittings 
- light office work such as filing, organizing and answering phones 
Applicants must have some design experience, proficient in Microsoft Office, Acrobat Suite a plus. 

Looking forward to hear from you!

E-Mail: luise@vplnyc.com

Posted By: Dat Vo

Costume Design Internship (Midtown West)

Dancewear designer is building costumes for a dance tour called Shaping Sound and is looking for a design assistant intern to work by my side over the next 6 weeks! This is an AMAZING opportunity where you will be playing a humongous role in the design, building, overall shape of this tour with me, the designer. Basically, if you have any desire to showcase your designs, create costumes for the most amazing dancers and be a part of a huge event, this is your time to shine! Looking to hire immediately. 

About the position:
3-5 days a week, 10 to 5pm 
Sketch, research for inspiration, storyboard, create the world of this performance and each number
Source fabric, materials, notions
Pattern construction and liaising with contractors & patternmaker
Communicate with set, production designers, producers when necessary
Light sewing, altering, mock ups of designs - absolutely necessary
Must be able to fly to Los Angeles with me at the drop of a hat...and probably for the tour's premiere
MUST be able to commit to the entire 6 weeks!!!

About you:
Extremely passionate about design and amazing fashion styling sense
Incredibly knowledgeable about fit, function and an amazing attention to detail
Will have had at least a design intern in either high-fashion or costume design
In-depth knowledge and know-how of patternmaking and draping
Can work under extreme pressure and work diligently, quickly, efficiently
Has an incredible imagination
A fantastic sewer - could sew all of the costumes if need be and say, if we run out of time
Ability to trouble shoot costume malfunctions

As I am working on a very tight budget, I will only be able to pay you a $600 stipend for the entire process. I will, however, be providing you with lunch every day and travel to LA will be paid for as well. 

If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume with the title 'costume design' and you must attach images of your portfolio/past work. Otherwise, I will not respond. Also, please attach some sketches if you have. 


Please E-Mail: rqmsb-3721777641@job.craigslist.org



Posted By: Dat Vo

Ny-lon Design Textile Summer Internship (NY)

Ny-lon Design is a small home textile design company based in Brooklyn. We are currently looking for a summer intern to help us out with design work and other everyday office tasks. This would be a great opportunity for grad or undergrad students that are looking to get some experience and knowledge of the textile industry.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities 

-Design: Under the direction of the designer, create briefs that the vendor can clearly interpret and develop textile repeats and artwork for the home market. Coordinate, file, and documents samples and artwork as needed. Acquire fabric swatches, deliver artwork, and other administrative errands as needed.
-Trend & Market research: Assist the designer in client, benchmark & competitor research at the on set of each project as required. Keep up to date with related market activity and trends in textiles and home-wares.
-Communication: Foster good relationships between Ny-Lon design studios, and its clients. Maintain a professional and open line of communication between the same to ensure effective studio operation throughout the design & product development process and across all parties involved.
-Studio & design security: Keep all bespoke design work, related documents and correspondence secure and where relevant backed-up. Ensure the studio is secured and locked when vacant. 
-Conduct: Maintain a high level of professional conduct internally, and externally.

Required skills / Personal requirements:

The designer and product developer should:
-Be artistic, creative and able to draw with an eye for color, texture, pattern and form 
-Be organised, adaptable and dependable with excellent attention to detail
-Be innovative, resourceful, able to take initiative, work independently and remain calm under pressure
-Have excellent oral and written communication skills
-Be computer proficient; Mac platform, proficient in Adobe Photoshop AND Illustrator, have a experience working on websites and or blogs

Please note that this is an unpaid internship and can be taken for credit. We are looking for someone that can work 2-3 days a week. 
Please email your resume and portfolio samples if you are interested. 
***Only emails with both resume and portfolio samples will be considered.

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

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

Menswear Fashion Assistant Internship (LA)

Internship offered for fashion students and aspiring designers/stylists with an interest in menswear. The ideal fashion assistant would be detail oriented, high energy, innovative, and a team-player. Responsibilities include yet not limited to:

*updating wardrobe inventory program
*updating contact list
*trend research
*pulling magazine tears
*mood/trend boards
*assistant styling
*assisting on photo shoots
*organizing wardrobe closet
*ironing/steaming
*market research
*weekly fashion updates: store openings, collaborations, releases, etc.

Bring your knowledge, an open-mind, and amazing work ethic! Please send resume with references. Please also send any questions/concerns you may have. Schedules will be specific to each intern.

Thanks!

Posted by: Manilette Uy

Tahari Dressline Design Internship (NY)

Tahari Dressline Design Division seeks intern for 3-6 months.

Requirements: 
Ethusiastic and committed
Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop a plus
First-time interns welcome 
Current fashion design student

Duties include:
Communicating with sample room
Sourcing fabric and trim in the Garment District
Maintaining fabric and trim library
Assisting design team with meetings with trim and fabric vendors
Assisting design team with daily upkeep of design offices including filing and organizing fabric and trim
Preparing showroom samples for Market Week

This is a valuable learning experience for a student looking to pursue a career in the fashion industry. 
The opportunity to work with a great design team, production, and a skilled sample room.

Posted by: Manilette Uy

Alice & Trixie Design Internship (NY)

Alice & Trixie is seeking Design Interns for positions available now and lasting through the spring as well as summer internships.  Interns will assist the design team with all aspects of line development including sourcing, organization, creating linesheets, etc., and will also assist other departments (sales, production) when necessary. Knowledge of computer programs including Photoshop, Word, Excel is required. 

To apply, please submit your resume to 2xpmp-3665155405@job.craigslist.org along with your availability (hours and days). Please specify whether you are seeking an internship for school credit. Please note that this is an unpaid position.

Posted by: Manilette Uy

Robert Rose Design Department Internship (NY)

Robert Rose, a leader in fashion jewelry design, is seeking a part-time intern for our Design Department. This position will assist in photographing and cataloging designs, and creating line sheets to present to buyers.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Familiarity and interest in photography
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Photoshop and ability to learn Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Attention to detail, with the ability and willingness to learn
• Ideal candidates have interest or experience in jewelry design and fashion

Compensation:
• Experience with a leading fashion design company
• Availability of school credit
• Strong performance will be rewarded with strong letters of recommendation upon request
• Possibility of growth into a full-time paid position

Commitment:
Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of three days per week for at least three months. This position is available to start immediately.

To apply, please respond with your resume and cover letter attached, with "Design Department Intern" as the subject of your email.

Posted by: Manilette Uy

Oscar de la Renta Fur Design Internship (New York, NY)

Oscar de la Renta Furs is looking for part time or full time interns to work in the design departments. We are looking for people who are highly motivated and eager to learn the ins and outs of our business. The position will be challenging, and involve all aspects of our company, from design, to fabric selection, production, and of course running errands from time to time.

You must:

1) Be able to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks

2) Live or Study in the New York City Area

If you fulfill these requirements then submit the following to youjin@odlrfur.com:

1) Write the position you are applying to in the subject line of the e-mail.
2) Indicate times/days you are available to work.
3) Include your resume and 2-3 sampel works

We provide school credit.

Send Resumes to: youjin@odlrfur.com

Posted by: Lu Chen

Haute Hippie Product Development/Design Internship, NY

HAUTE HIPPIE, a small yet up and coming, thriving contemporary brand based in NYC’s fashion district is seeking intelligent, detail-oriented, versatile, and dedicated Product Development/Design interns for IMMEDIATE hire. This internship is offered PAID or for SCHOOL CREDIT.

Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of garment construction
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Excel
• Fashion design and hand sewing experience
• Ability to come in for an interview
• Availability of at least 4 days a week

Expectations/Responsibilities:
• Sourcing fabrics, trims, and notions
• Visiting domestic factories/vendors
• Maintaining and updating fabric, trims, and notions libraries
• Studio maintenance and organization
• Updating flat sketches
• Hand sewing embroidery/embellishments

If you are passionate, positive, and are interested in being part of a close knit team and learning the ins and outs of the fashion industry from the point of view of a smaller company, this is a great opportunity!

Please respond with your resume, portfolio, and short cover letter to grace@hautehippie.com. Thanks!

Posted By: Lu Chen

Adjmi Apparel Group Design Room Intern (Unpaid) in NY

An exciting internship/unpaid opportunity for a positive and creative candidate to learn all aspects of a busy design room. Diversified responsibilities include creating mood boards, making swatch cards, working with designers to ensure proper execution of sampling, assembling presentation boards, assisting with the showroom, buying trims and supplies, and other administrative duties. This is a great learning experience for the right candidate. We are looking for an intern for 2-5 days a week.

Send Resumes to: apparel81@gmail.com

Posted By: Lu Chen

Laila Jayde Design & Merchandising Interns (Cerritos, CA)

Laila Jayde is looking for interns to help out with our growing brand! We design and manufacture knits here out of our office and factory in Los Angeles, California. We can provide excellent hands-on experience in the all that goes into producing a garment. 

We are looking for two groups of people; For those that want to further their design experience, we will ask you to assist in managing fabric information, sample lines, and style research. Those interested in the marketing side, we will ask you to assist our customer service team: preparing orders to ship, updating our web site, and managing social media aspects associated with the line.

We are located in Cerritos, California. We are flexible to accommodate your schedule but ask you to commit to a schedule once you are here. Please send a resume, portfolio (and/or) website--anything you feel that would help us have a better understanding of you. 

Requirements:
Hard working and diligent 
Commitment of 10-16 hours a week
Adobe Suites 
Great attitude

This is for school credit only, with the opportunity to turn into full time position.

Interested? Email resumes to karenokada@lailajayde.com.

Posted by: Manilette Uy

MashON Inc. Design Internship (Culver City, CA)

MashON is a dynamic and growing eCommerce application developer on the West Side of Los Angeles. Our web-based platform offers the most powerful and versatile product customization platform on the web and is used by a broad variety of clients across multiple sectors including Entertainment, Studios, Sports, Fashion and many more.

Why MashON:
Our culture encapsulates a unique combination of dynamism, professionalism and yet remains cool and relaxed even under the high pressure our environment sometimes brings. The team is young, dedicated and highly talented. To learn more visit http://www.mashon.com/. We’re ambitious and we set the bar high – we’re looking for people to jump over it!

About the internship:
MashON is looking for a stellar design intern to work on-site in our Culver City office. As a design intern you will assist in creating, editing and producing designs with the in house creative team. We work on numerous projects simultaneously across several design disciplines. Depending on skill set you may be able to help and learn with the team in multiple areas. This position is perfect for any designer with a passion of interactive, web, products and apparel. At the conclusion of the internship you may be able to stay on as a freelancer while you continue your education. 

Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm, research and mock up design ideas
• Edit and update web pages internally and for existing clients
• Help design landing pages and eCommerce store designs
• Create new product designs for a wide variety of clients, which may include t-shirts, mugs, blankets, pillows, canvas prints, etc
• Design updates to our product designer application and admin dashboard
• Create documentation for production and development
• Prepare design assets and style guides for development
• Produce digital assets from established art direction
• Assist production team with daily tasks
• Create and update banner ads
• Update and send out promotional newsletters
• Use social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to update posts

Position Requirements:

• College degree (in progress) with major in Web Design, Graphic Design or related field
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, basic to intermediate knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign
• Attention to detail (pixel precision)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
• Be able to follow direction and adhere to brand and style guides
• Be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to take initiative, and take ownership of assigned work projects
• Be able to troubleshoot and provide creative solutions when obstacles occur
• Knowledge of and/or experience in designing apparel is a plus
• Knowledge of CSS is another plus
• Understanding of the current trends in social media, web, and development
• Comfortable in a PC environment, or bring your own laptop
• A strong online portfolio is a must!

To apply send us your online portfolio (school work is fine), a little about yourself, and why this internship is a good fit.  This is a paid internship OR school credit is available.

Posted by: Manilette Uy