Sunday, November 2, 2008

PR Internship (New York City) Winter Quarter

Polly Ryerson Public Relations, LLC, located near Columbus Circle in New York City, is a boutique public relations agency focusing on clients in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries. PR PR is currently seeking a mature, professional intern who is interested in the fields of fashion and public relations. This internship is unpaid but can be for school credit.

Start Date: IMMEDIATELY and/or January 2009
Contact: Ashley Bearden
ashley@pollyryersonpr.com
www.pollyryersonpr.com

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Daily telephone/email contact with local and national press and vendors
• Maintain press contact database and client files
• Track press coverage and manage monthly press credits report
• Assist in distribution of press releases and client press kits/lookbooks
• Assist with research
• Assist with planning, production and execution of local PR events
• Managing VIP lists and celebrity outreach
• Assist with research
• Updating database
• Mailings

Required Skills
• Must be a junior or senior in college
• Must love fashion/style/beauty, be well versed in various components of the business including working knowledge of national magazines and their target audiences
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to deal with strong personalities while maintaining high degree of professionalism
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and in a fast paced environment with the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Positive, cheerful attitude

Posted by Rosey Brown

LeSportac-Print Designer (Full Time Position)

Since its founding in 1974, LeSportsac, a leading manufacturer of functional and chic handbags, has become an American icon sold in countries around the world. The Classic and Designer Collections (designed by trendsetters Stella McCartney, Jonathan Adler, Diane von Furstenberg, tokidoki and GwenStefani) have established LeSportsac as the leading American brand of casual nylon bags in the U.S., Mexico, Asia and Europe. The Collection's trademarks are sporty American styling, a wide color and print assortment and lightweight functionality with high performance fabrics and hardware. The product line is a complete range of handbags, travel bags, totes, messenger bags, backpacks, attaches and accessories. LeSportsac is sold in over 20 countries worldwide including Italy, Mexico, U.K., France, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Colombia and Saudi Arabia.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to create versatile print styles – Contemporary, Traditional, Young/Mature, Quirky Whimsical Fun, Global
• Creating layouts and putting designs into repeat within specific size restraints – including a knowledge of repeats – half-drop, half-slide, straight –
• Color - Developing and following seasonal trends within the LeSportsac DNA, including trim and logo color coordination.
• Understanding of cylinders/wet printing – their color restrictions and use of tones

Skills

• Excellent sense of contemporary design
• Excellent sense of color and layout
• Drawing skills necessary
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Good with direction/collaboration/cooperation
• Attention to detail
• Proactive attitude
• Excellent time management skills

Experience and Education

• 2-3 years Textile Print Design Experience
• AA or BFA in Textile Design Preferred
THIS IS A CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Location: New York City
Reply to: job-882920630@craigslist.org

Posted By Rosey Brown

Intern Needed For High-End Fashion Jewerly Company (Orange County)

Reply to: info@guyandeva.com [?]
Date: 2008-10-21, 11:56AM PDT


Fashion week is fast approaching and we are looking to bring on new interns for our internship position. If you consider yourself to be a social leader, someone who is highly organized, fashionable, able to multi task, someone who takes initiative, and an outgoing/extroverted person, you might find yourself thriving in the fashion industry.

Company Summary: Guy and Eva is a high-end fashion jewelry company, dedicated to social conscious awareness (10% of retail sales are donated to charity), customer service and the latest trends in the industry.

To be considered, you should have excellent communication/people skills, be comfortable speaking on the phone, and have a genuine interest in fashion, as the position could lead to a full-time position. Recent graduates (with a degree in PR, communications or marketing) or students studying fashion, business administration PR or communications are preferred. Hire is considered only after an internship is complete. We will not consider any applicants that are not looking for an internship.

Responsibilities would include:
- Assisting stylists, celebrities and magazine editors on a daily basis.
- Checking jewelry samples in and out of the showroom for shoots with models and celebrities.
- Updating databases, conducting research and other general office duties.
- Writing press materials and making press kits.
- Manage editorial clippings and activity reports
- Gifting celebrities, stylists, editors and other industry professionals.

Qualifications:
- Junior or senior with a 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in excel, word and internet research.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Minimum of 15 hours a week (2-3 days flexible)
- Prior fashion and/or PR experience a plus.
- Must be able to provide writing Samples

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@guyandeva.com

To learn more about our company, please visit us at www.guyandeva.com.




* Compensation: Non-Paid Internship (Experience Only)
* This is a part-time 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.

PostingID: 887941627

NYC- Gucci (pr)

The Gucci Press Office is looking for interns for the Spring 2009 semester. Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

* Supporting Public Relations team across all product categories including: Men’s and Women’s Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and Fine Jewelry and Watches
* Maintaining the organization of the sample showroom
* Assisting the sample trafficking, new sample inventory and gifting initiatives
* Coordinating messenger services and international shipments
* General administrative duties

We are looking for someone with an interest in Fashion Public Relations and prefer candidates with prior fashion, public relations or corporate office experience. Professionalism is a must. We would like candidates to commit 3 full days a week, from January until May. This internship is offered in exchange for academic credit only; applicants who will not receive credit will not be eligible to participate.

Interested candidates can forward resumes to Pintern@us.gucci.com

NYC- Gilt Groupe (styling)

Company Background

Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to high-end fashion and luxury brands at highly discounted prices. The company currently works with a roster of nearly 200 up-and-coming and established brands in the women’s, men’s, children’s, and home fashions categories.

Gilt Groupe was founded by an experienced team with proven track records at successful luxury fashion companies. Gilt Groupe is a fully funded company and is currently based in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood in New York City.

Job Description:

Working alongside our seasoned team of art directors and fashion stylists, you’ll assist in styling high-end luxury shoots in our Brooklyn photo studio. As a fashion or design student, this is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience from a company that is radically changing the retail landscape.

Qualifications:

* Current undergrad fashion/design student
* Strong knowledge of current fashion trends and major designer brands
* Ability to work approximately 15-20 hours/week in Redhook, Brooklyn
* Prior experience styling photo shoots strongly preferred
* Compensation: $10 an hour

NYC- Signette (merchandising, design)

Company: Signette
Email: oturova@signette.com
Website: www.Signette.com
Internship Location: Midtown, New York City
Details of Internship:
Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design Interns Wanted

We are a young women\’s contemporary fashion line located in the heart of the garment district. We are carried in over 200 specialty stores worldwide and have been featured on Good Morning America and in WWD, Elle, Style, etc.

We need a Fashion Design intern and a Fashion Merchandising intern. We are a small but fast growing company, so interns will have direct exposure to all aspects of the industry including production, merchandising, promotion, and events. Interns will be working very closely with the main designer and get hands on experience in the business.

Fashion Design Intern Requirements:
*Must be available at least 2 full week days or 1 full day and 2 partial days
*Must be a fashion design student
*Must have basic pattern making skills
*Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator a big plus
*Knowledge of Web PDM not necessary but a plus

Merchandising Intern Requirements:
*Must be available at least 2 full week days or 1 full day and 2 partial days
*Must have excellent phone, organizational and people skills

This is a for-credit internship but we will also provide letters of recommendation and a clothing allowance based on performance.

Please email a resume and short cover letter (5-7 Sentences) in the body of email to olya.signette@hotmail.com

fashion intern for handbag line (dallas, tx)

Reply to: job-870160798@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-10-07, 2:18PM CDT


Internship position available for a fashion handbag line with possibility of advancement. Qualified applicants must have an interest in fashion, a professional appearance, a professional manner in person as well as on the phone, basic computer skills, and the ability to multi-task and learn quickly. A sense of humor and ability to easily interact with people is a huge plus!! Responsibilities range from working directly with clients and designers to researching new stores and trends.

Please reply back to post....looking to fill position by the end of next week!




* Location: dallas, tx
* Compensation: internship
* 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.

PostingID: 870160798