Sunday, March 1, 2009

Intern for Luxury Shoe Line (Manhattan)

Reply to: footwearco@gmail.com [Errors when replying to ads?]Date: 2009-03-01, 11:22AM EST
We are an up-and-coming New York based luxury goods brand, specializing in crafted footwear and accessories for women and men. The company recently expanded its offerings from its hallmark bespoke footwear to also include new ready-made collections. We are looking for a part-time intern to work approximately 10 hours a week (with some flexibility) to assist in all aspects of the organization. The successful candidate must be passionate about fashion and be ready to roll up his/her sleeves to assist in all aspects of the business.

The intern's duties will include market research, support marketing and client development, event production, website-related and general administrative tasks. This is an opportunity to work with the founder and creative director, and be an integral part of the growth of a developing organization.

The position is available immediately. The intern must meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university (junior year or above) or a college graduate who has experience with or has studied advertising, marketing, or fashion
- Professional phone skills
- Computer literate (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop) and excellent writing skills
- Must be extremely organized, a self-starter, be able to work independently and know how to multi-task
- Have access to phone and internet
- Must currently reside in the NY tri-state area and be able to commute easily into Manhattan
- Sales experience is a plus, but not required

To be considered, please send a cover letter and your resume to footwearco@gmail.com with the subject line: INTERNSHIP.

Location: Manhattan

Compensation: Unpaid; reimbursement for reasonable work-related travel

This is a part-time job.

Posted By: Quinn Vandenberg

Fashion Marketing and Operations Intern (downtown / civic / van ness)

Reply to: gigs-1052110522@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-02-26, 4:45PM PST


International Image Consulting Firm is seeking interns to assist in the following:

• Online marketing through Social Networking – such as Facebook, Ryze and LinkedIn
• International outreach through developing contacts with fashion schools and other avenues
• Researching the internet for fashion websites and developing strategic alliances
• Researching fashion magazines for potential strategic alliances
• Blogging about fashion products based on research in fashion magazines and internet
• Writing press releases and creating fashion picks for the season
• Pulling out fashion magazine articles and compiling them as reference materials in binders
• Research online for latest fashion trends
• Placing ads on Craig’s List

Internship is an unpaid 3 month commitment for 8 hours a week on either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday in our office in San Francisco near Union Square.

Ideal candidates have a fashion school background and should posses good writing skills, have keen knowledge of fashion and shopping trends, and are eager to learn new marketing techniques as well as learn back office and operations of a business.

This is a great resume-building opportunity as interns will work directly with the Director of Public Relations.

For more information on the company, please visit www.sterlingstyleacademy.com and www.globalimagegrp.com.



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Compensation: no pay
PostingID: 1052110522

Posted By: Antonia Huang

Fashion Brand Specialist & Fashion Marketing Internships

Reply to: gigs-1049336017@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-02-24, 7:31PM PST


About us:
We are a fashion industry start-up who serves the needs of buyers and editors. We locate innovative collections from emerging fashion and accessory designers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Skills you will develop:
• Become a brand expert
• Manage account relationships and report findings to founders
• Seek new buyer accounts
• Copy writing and promotional writing skills
• Expand network of innovative designers and develop relationships
• Determine appropriate press targets

Candidate Qualities:
• Fashion Merchandising or Fashion Design student
• Knowledgeable about latest trends
• Strong work ethic
• Able to identify areas of improvement
• Active in fashion blogging & social networking
• Ideally have connections with current designers
• CS proficiency & web design a plus
• Must be available approximately 10 hours/week.

Immediate internship positions available. Currently an unpaid position with commission opportunities.


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Posted By: Antonia Huang

Marketing Intern needed for a Fashion Company (downtown / civic / van ness)

Reply to: kimberly@igigi.com [?]
Date: 2009-02-17, 4:54PM PST


Marketing Intern Needed For A Fashion Company!

Company Info:
IGIGI, www.igigi.com, plus size women's premiere brand that fulfills the fashion fantasy of curvaceous and voluptuous women with smart, stylish and sophisticated collections in sizes 12-32.

We are publicized with several different medias involving inspiring celebrities like Nikki Blonsky, Jill Scott, Monique and other icons that wear our designs on the red carpet; MTV, and coverage in publications such as Oprah Magazine, Glamour, Figure Magazine, WWD, Apparel News, and Essence.

About the Marketing Internship Opportunity:
We are currently looking for a Marketing Intern with a “can-do” attitude to assist the Marketing Department with its daily activities.

The right person will be smart, talented, dedicated, and be fashionably up-to-date with the newest trends, different medias, and fashion-related news. Knowledge of the plus size industry is helpful but not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Marketing research
• Assisting with PR development
• Contacting fashion editors, bloggers, and different medias
• Manage, update, and create media contacts
• Pitch in on marketing ideas and strategy
• Provide overall support to Marketing Department

Internship Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office and Outlook
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Extremely positive attitude and high energy level
• Self motivated with excellent initiative and follow-through with minimal supervision
• Professional, mature, detail-oriented, organized and able to multi-task
• Possess a “can-do” attitude and a sense of dedication for the company

This is an unpaid, marketing internship opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience in the fashion industry. Ideally, this is perfect for a student or a recent graduate. Schedule is flexible but will generally be about 15-30 hours/week. Opportunity for employment may be determined upon performance of the right individual.

To apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Kimberly@igigi.com explaining your qualifications and the reasons why you’d make a good fit. Please put “Marketing Internship” in the subject line.


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Compensation: Unpaid Marketing Internship
PostingID: 1039151609

Posted by: Antonia Huang

Customer Care/Operations Internship (San Diego)

Customer Care / Operations Internship

Do you have a personality that exudes enthusiasm? How about communication skills, confidence, and the ability to manage challenging situations? Can you take direction well?

If you are all of these things, we want to talk to you ASAP!

Truly Networks, Inc. is a next-generation website design and development company, specializing in e-commerce. We own and manage several of our own online stores with a current emphasis in the women's fashion, wedding favors, baby gifts, and party supplies industries. Over the coming months we will be launching several new and exciting websites.

Check us out at at www.redtagcrazy.com before applying.

As part of our brand proposition, customer care is not only important for our success, it’s vital. We believe that a company’s brand isn’t just a color scheme and a logo, but rather the entire customer experience. It all starts with a friendly voice over the phone.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Customer care
• Phone support
• Email support
• Data entry
• Shipping, receiving, fulfillment and invoicing
• Product packing
• Office management
• Warehouse management

This could lead to a full-time, paid position in the following areas:

1. Warehouse/Shipping (manage the warehouse, orders, and shipping)
2. Accounts/Buyer (manage our vendor accounts and wholesalers)
3. Customer Care (manage our customer care representatives)

You should have a good understanding of the following:

• The internet
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook

Experience in any of the following areas is a big bonus, but not required:

• UPS World Ship software
• QuickBooks
• Writing skills

Remember, first and foremost, we are seeking someone who is a fast learner, eager to take on multiple projects, and good with people. You will need to help our customers with answering product questions, explain our policies, and in some cases, manage a frustrated customer whose shipment was late. Primarily, you will be helping our operations manager.

We would like to arrange an unpaid internship arrangement in which we can evaluate your performance for one month. If there is a good fit, we will offer a (paid) full-time position, following the internship period.

Truly Networks, Inc. is definitely a great place to work. We are fun, flexible and have great passion for what we do.

Come join us!
Location: San Marcos
Reply to: job-1028507086@craigslist.org

Posted by Rosey Brown

Apparel Internship (Los Angeles)

EcoSkin Inc. is seeking a part time intern to assist in day to day tasks. The qualified individual must have a passion for fashion, a dedication to perfection and a desire for a career in the fashion industry.

Requirements are:
Punctual and reliable
Excellent Verbal and written skills
Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge in Adobe Photo shop and Illustrator are also desired
Data Entry
Reliable car, local travel will be required

The position offered are for serious candidates who are eager to learn and not be afraid of working in a fast paced industry. EcoSkin is an eco friendly manufacturing and design company. For more information please visit out website at www.ecoSkincollections.com.

Kindly e-mail your cover letter and resume to asst@ecoskincollections.com .

Posted by Rosey Brown

Marketing Internship (Bay Area

Shopseen is a new online community where fashion-minded users gather to post pictures and share comments on the latest products, sales and events they are finding locally. Shopseen enables users to obtain up-to-the-minute information on what’s in stores, what’s on sale, and what else is going on in their area.

We’re looking for a motivated and tech-savvy intern to help promote this startup; he or she will report to our Marketing and PR departments, and have the opportunity to substantially contribute to new, ground-breaking features. If you are hip to current fashion trends, can’t live without Twitter and Facebook, are outgoing and comfortable striking up conversations with any and all types of people, we want to hear from you.

Visit www.shopseen.com and try the site to learn more. We will be promoting publicly soon.

Responsibilities to include:
- Scouting out popular Bay Area retailers and fashion designers
- Daily posting of products and events
- In-person networking with local businesses and customers to evangelize and promote the Shopseen brand;
- Networking and micro-blogging on social networking sites (think Twitter, Facebook & Shopseen)
- Helping maintaining local business database
- Promotional event planning
- Discover and attend Bay Area shopping events, fashion shows and conventions

Requirements:
- Be a college student or recent grad who is familiar with the Bay Area and its retailers
- Be passionate about fashion and trends; retail work experience a plus
- Have a cell phone with camera and email capabilities, and love to use it
- Have good knowledge of social media and viral marketing techniques
- Strong communication skills; must be comfortable speaking with owners & designers in the hippest SF boutiques
- Be organized but creative; able to think “outside of the box”
- Be adaptable to a changing startup culture
- Be able to commit to 3 months, minimum 20/hr week

Interested applicants, please send resume to the attention of Diana, and include reference to “Marketing internship” in the subject line. Reply to: job-1052304604@craigslist.org

Location: Bay area
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship with stipends to cover costs like transportation.

Posted by Rosey Brown